Article: Bill restricts July 4 fireworks

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Fourth of July would be quieter and less smoky without fireworks, but would it be as patriotic?

A bill at the state Legislature would ban personal fireworks on Oahu on the Fourth of July. The proposal would not affect public fireworks displays.

The bill, SB 831, now moves to the Senate Judiciary Committee, after it was approved by the Committees on Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs.

The chairmen of the first two committees, Sens. Lorraine Inouye and Will Espero, say constituents and fire safety officials are asking for a ban during the hot summer.

"I am not ...

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