STAND. COM. REP. NO. 848
Honolulu, Hawaii
President of the Senate
Thirty-Second State Legislature
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred S.B. No. 989 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Prohibit trespass with an unmanned aircraft system, with exceptions; and
(2) Establish a penalty.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Honolulu Tower Association of Apartment Owners and two individuals.
Your Committee finds that usage of unmanned aircraft systems, commonly known as drones, has become increasingly popular across the State. Drones have approached private property, hovering nearby at various times throughout the day. However, there is presently a lack of regulation regarding drone usage and enforcement in private areas. This measure addresses the concerns of residents across the State while also establishing enforcement measures to promote responsible drone usage.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 989 and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary,
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________________________________ KARL RHOADS, Chair |
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