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I <br /> i <br /> REPORT OFT E <br /> COMMITTEE ON PARKS AND RECREATION <br /> AND PUBLIC SAFETY <br /> DATE: October 18, 2022 Re: Comm. No. 1022/Bill No. 220 <br /> PLACE: Council Chambers <br /> Kailua-Kana, Hawaii <br /> TIME: 9:30 a.m. <br /> Council Chair and Members <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> i <br /> Your Committee on Parks and Recreation and Public Safety,to which was referred Bill No. 220, <br /> reports as follows: <br /> Bill No. 220, transmitted via Communication No. 1022, from Council Member Aaron S. Y. <br /> Chung for District 2, dated September 26, 2022, amends Chapter 14 of the Hawaii County Code <br /> 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), by adding a new article relating to Licenses to Carry <br /> Concealed and Unconcealed Firearms within the County. <br /> This measure establishes a new article that includes Sensitive Places where the licensed carrying <br /> of a firearm would not be allowed, that the licensed carry of a firearm while intoxicated is <br /> prohibited, that upon contact with law enforcement the licensee must notify the enforcement <br /> officer of the possession of a licensed firearm and present the license for inspection, and that a <br /> license may be revoked by the Chief of Police for one year for any violation of the terms of this <br /> 3 <br /> new article. <br /> 3 <br /> I <br /> On October 4, 2022, Council Member Aaron Chung explained that he brought this measure <br /> forward at former Police Chief Paul Ferreira's request and that this bill was vetted by <br /> Corporation Counsel. Mr. Chung says that he believes that his view is balanced one, <br /> during a tumultuous time in the world. <br /> i <br /> 3 <br /> Acting Chief Kenneth Bugado, Major Reed Mahuna, and Deputy Corporation Counsel Sylvia Wan <br /> were available in Hilo Chambers. <br /> Chief Bugado explained that the chief of police must reassess policies that would allow licensees <br /> to carry firearms and that it is necessary to pass an ordinance to indicate where sensitive places <br /> to carry firearms are recognized. a <br /> Deputy Corporation Counsel Sylvia Wan said that this bill was drafted in concert with the Bruen <br /> case, and not against it, and that this measure is to solidify"sensitive places". Within the State <br /> of Hawaii we historically prohibit carrying firearms in more places. This ordinance balances <br /> between what is customary in Hawaii to what is customary in the United States. Ms. Wan <br /> explained that sensitive places includes religious assemblies, voting centers, government <br /> a <br /> buildings, educational centers and others. <br /> Council Member Aaron Chung requested other council members opinions about"sensitive <br /> places"within the bill and that he wants clear directions from each council member so he can <br /> redraft the bill. <br /> PRPSC Report No.: 39 <br />