Right now, lighting up illegal fireworks or possession of them, is a misdemeanor. That would change to a non-criminal civil fine, like a red light ticket, under the proposed bill. One of the current efforts to reduce illegal fireworks in Hawaii.

Hundreds upon hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks were turned in to State officials today and no questions were asked to those who brought them in.

Trying to combat illegal fireworks has been an annual tradition for Hawaii lawmakers in recent years as household use of contraband pyrotechnics causes pervasive harm.

Changes to legislation proposed Monday would make it easier for prosecutors to convict those charged with fireworks-related crimes.