HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Hawaiʻi lawmakers who hope to curb the use of illegal fireworks already have several bills drafted ahead of the start of Jan. 15's new legislative session. 
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State legislature drafts several bills cracking down on illegal fireworks

State officials, including Gov. Josh Green and Attorney General Anne Lopez, unveiled Monday proposed changes to Hawaii’s fireworks laws aimed at improving enforcement, enhancing penalties and simplifying 
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State legislature drafts several bills cracking down on illegal fireworks

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