HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
H.B. NO.
1588
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to the department of transportation.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new part to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"Part . Noise Detection camera program
§286-A Definitions. As used in this part, "department" means the department of transportation.
§286-B Noise detection camera program. (a) There is established the noise detection camera program within the department to install noise detection traffic cameras to address excessive traffic noise in urban areas.
(b) The department shall determine appropriate urban areas to implement and administer noise detection traffic cameras.
§286-C Enforcement. The department shall collaborate with the department of health and the counties to establish procedures or memoranda of agreement to enforce violations of noise pollution statutes under chapter 342F and applicable noise control ordinances.
§286-D Annual report. The department shall submit an annual report to the legislature on the noise detection camera program.
§286-E Rules. The director shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purposes of this part."
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
DOT; Noise Detection Camera Program
Description:
Establishes the noise detection camera program in the Department of Transportation for the installation of noise detection cameras for the enforcement of noise control laws.
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