REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A PERSONAL AIRCRAFT FIREWORKS INSPECTION PILOT PROGRAM.

This concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Transportation to create a 12-month pilot program (June 2025-January 2026) inspecting personal aircraft arriving at state airports for illegal fireworks. It directs the DOT to coordinate with law enforcement and fire departments to prevent unauthorized fireworks importation and dispose of prohibited items. The program aims to address concerns following a December 2024 fireworks incident that caused fatalities. The DOT must submit a report by January 2026 evaluating the program’s effectiveness and recommending future action. This is a procedural request, not a law, and does not change existing fireworks regulations.