HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi vetoed a controversial bill that would have relaxed regulations on fireworks. Check out what's going on around the nation on our National News page For the last 14 years, ground fireworks have been banned on Oahu, restricting the purchasing of novelty fireworks like sparklers and fountains. Honolulu council approves bill to relax fireworks regulations In mid-April 2024, Honolulu City Councilmember Calvin Say introduced Bill 22, which stated consumers would not need a permit to purchase ground fireworks. Instead, sellers would need a permit. The bill made its way to the Honolulu City Council in late September where it would later be approved in early October. Once the bill hit Blangiardi's desk, it was vetoed to help support the Honolulu Fire Department. According to Mayor Blangiardi, HFD presented data that shows "existing consumer fireworks laws lowered the risk of structure and wildland fires across Oahu." Given the Honolulu Fire Department’s strong opposition, and with an eye toward increasingly drier weather conditions and ever-worsening wildfire concerns, I stand in support of our firefighters and first responders and cannot in good conscience allow Bill 22 to become law. Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi The Honolulu City Council said they are considering other options and will take action within the next 30 days. Find more Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kauai news here "The Council has the ability to override the Mayor's veto, but this will necessitate a two-thirds majority vote from the full council," said Aron Dote, Honolulu City Council Chief PIO.