SB 969 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.

Summary

Establishes that noise generated by helicopters in excess of a certain decibel level constitutes a public nuisance and a source of noise pollution in violation of the State's noise pollution law. Establishes fines and a private right of action for individuals to sue helicopter owners and operators for committing a public nuisance. Establishes exceptions. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2023

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Committee

Feb 24, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-01-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 17, 2023

Committee

Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 433) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

upper

Feb 14, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, Inouye, Elefante, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.

upper

Feb 10, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-14-23 3:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 27, 2023

Committee

Referred to TCA, JDC.

upper

Jan 20, 2023

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

4 primary · 4 co-sponsors