Informing the Legislature that on June 30, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB806 HD1 SD2 CD1 (ACT 247).

This bill (HB 806, Act 247) appropriates $500,000 for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to fund sting operations on Oahu to enforce fireworks laws, and $2 million for a new explosives and firearms laboratory on Oahu. It directly affects law enforcement agencies (specifically the Department of Law Enforcement) and communities impacted by illegal fireworks use, particularly in urban Honolulu. The funding aims to address public safety risks highlighted by incidents like the 2024 Aliamanu New Year's Eve explosion, including fire hazards, injuries, and strain on emergency services. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies only to Oahu.