There are Four (4) Bills appearing before various House and Senate Committees in the near term. These Bills are (HB = House Bill; SB = Senate Bill):
These Bills are IMPORTANT to mitigating noise. We want them to be passed!!
HOUSE:
HB1854 Relating to Noise Control
Synopsis of Bill:
Enhances the control of low-frequency noise emitted from establishments regulated by county liquor commissions by setting a maximum permissible noise level in dBC measurements. Clarifies that emission of noise that exceeds the maximum permissible noise level constitutes a noise violation. Allows noise violations to be enforced by summons or citation issued by law enforcement officers. Allows county liquor commissions to adopt rules to issue fines for noise violation. Allows county liquor commissions to revoke or suspend a liquor license, deny the application, renewal, or transfer of a license, or withhold issuance of a license when the licensee or applicant fails to take corrective action to address noise complaints or violations.
Find and read entire Bill at following link. The link will also tell you if they are accepting testimony and, if so, you can click the designated button to submit your testimony for this Bill online.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1854&year=2022
HB1856 Relating to Transportation (Noisy Mufflers) (Companion Bill is SB2126)
Synopsis of Bill:
Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler.
Find and read entire Bill at following Link. The link will also tell you if they are accepting testimony and, if so, you can click the designated button to submit your testimony for this Bill online.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1856&year=2022
HB1545 Relating to Noise Pollution
Synopsis of Bill:
Directs Department of Health to adopt rules for the control, prevention, and abatement of noise pollution emitted by vehicles in the State. Prohibits the use, ownership, and sale of excessively loud vehicles.
Find and read entire Bill at following link. The link will also tell you if they are accepting testimony and, if so, you can click the designated button to submit your testimony for this Bill online.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1545&year=2022
SENATE:
SB2126 Relating to Transportation (Noisy Mufflers) passed the first committee hearing on 2/1/22 (Companion Bill is HB1856)
Synopsis of Bill:
Increases the minimum and potential maximum fine for violating certain provisions relating to the installation of a noisy muffler.
Find and read entire Bill at following link. The link will also tell you if they are accepting testimony and, if so, you can click the designated button to submit your testimony for this Bill online.
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2126&year=2022
IF YOU ARE CONCERNED ABOUT NOISE IN OUR STATE, TAKE THE TIME TO READ, FOLLOW, AND PROVIDE COMMENTS ON THESE BILLS AT EVERY STAGE OF THE COMMITTEE AND LEGISLATIVE PROCESS, AND CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND SENATOR AND EXPRESS YOUR SUPPORT!
A Quieter O'ahu