The bill is officially dead. We beat the odds and our music scene stays loud.
May 11, 2015
Final supporters
UPDATE: 2/13/15 THE BILL HAS BEEN DEFERRED. Feel free to still sign this petition as we do not know if it will be resubmitted next session. If it does we will use this to defend our opposition!!
Noise disturbances should be based on point of complaint not source. Decibel base levels should reflect accurate ambient noise of the environment with accurate levels being metered by licensed engineer not arbitrary numbers that are unrealistic and untrue.
Ambient street noise in Honolulu averages between 65 - 90 DBc depending on time of day, traffic, rain, etc. The levels stated as base levels not to be exceeded in this bill are far below that making the bill impossible to enforce and in turn not a viable method for controlling sound disturbances.
The bill in its entirety is listed below:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2015/bills/HB227_.pdf
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 13, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
February 11, 2015
February 10, 2015
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Help us cross this threshold today.
231 Comments
Junk bill. Does the public get to fine the Legislature if street noise levels rise above 60dB during normal operations? New source of revenue, just station a cop outside Capitol building & write a ticket every 5 minutes if street noise is above the limit.
The bill is another form of taxation and government overreach. It will only hurt legitkmate, law-abiding, tax paying businesses that are patronized by a greater number of citizens than those who wish to harass or shut down establishments
Leave these businesses alone and focus on regulating the sound pollution coming from garbage trucks at 4AM, tiny mopeds pushed to the limit by a 350 lb guy, needleslly throaty motorcycles, and the non-stop sirens.
Chinatown is the hub of Honolulu nightlife, and a place where many of Honolulu's bands have gotten their start. To put a damper on venues that offer live music like this would be detrimental to the city's entertainment scene and reputation.
The Honolulu downtown area, otherwise know as "Chinatown" has been an entertainment area for over 70 years. This is where nightclubs and bars are to exist, this is where you are suppose to find entertainment. It is like moving to the airport neighborhood and complaining about airplanes.
This bill discriminates against musicians as these db levels are to low to allow for live music and are impractical.
I agree, live music has been dying in Hawaii, especially Honolulu. Yet, to be honest, bars and nightclubs have to address the matter of soundproofing their establishment if they want music. Music is an emotional response to those creating and hearing. To those wanting to sleep, music becomes noise. Yes, kill the bill, but create a bill for soundproofing establishments.
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The bill is officially dead. We beat the odds and our music scene stays loud.
May 11, 2015
Final supporters
UPDATE: 2/13/15 THE BILL HAS BEEN DEFERRED. Feel free to still sign this petition as we do not know if it will be resubmitted next session. If it does we will use this to defend our opposition!!
Noise disturbances should be based on point of complaint not source. Decibel base levels should reflect accurate ambient noise of the environment with accurate levels being metered by licensed engineer not arbitrary numbers that are unrealistic and untrue.
Ambient street noise in Honolulu averages between 65 - 90 DBc depending on time of day, traffic, rain, etc. The levels stated as base levels not to be exceeded in this bill are far below that making the bill impossible to enforce and in turn not a viable method for controlling sound disturbances.
The bill in its entirety is listed below:
http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2015/bills/HB227_.pdf
Updates
Reached 500 supporters
February 13, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
February 11, 2015
February 10, 2015
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Help us cross this threshold today.
231 Comments
As a working musician in Honolulu since 1982, I've seen the opportunites to work and live venues dry up to a trickle. It is hard enough already for musicians to earn a living. This bill would be the nail in the coffin for many musicians. Please DO NOT pass this bill.
Junk bill. Does the public get to fine the Legislature if street noise levels rise above 60dB during normal operations? New source of revenue, just station a cop outside Capitol building & write a ticket every 5 minutes if street noise is above the limit.
The bill is another form of taxation and government overreach. It will only hurt legitkmate, law-abiding, tax paying businesses that are patronized by a greater number of citizens than those who wish to harass or shut down establishments
Leave these businesses alone and focus on regulating the sound pollution coming from garbage trucks at 4AM, tiny mopeds pushed to the limit by a 350 lb guy, needleslly throaty motorcycles, and the non-stop sirens.
Chinatown is the hub of Honolulu nightlife, and a place where many of Honolulu's bands have gotten their start. To put a damper on venues that offer live music like this would be detrimental to the city's entertainment scene and reputation.
The Honolulu downtown area, otherwise know as "Chinatown" has been an entertainment area for over 70 years. This is where nightclubs and bars are to exist, this is where you are suppose to find entertainment. It is like moving to the airport neighborhood and complaining about airplanes.
This bill discriminates against musicians as these db levels are to low to allow for live music and are impractical.
I agree, live music has been dying in Hawaii, especially Honolulu. Yet, to be honest, bars and nightclubs have to address the matter of soundproofing their establishment if they want music. Music is an emotional response to those creating and hearing. To those wanting to sleep, music becomes noise. Yes, kill the bill, but create a bill for soundproofing establishments.
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As a working musician in Honolulu since 1982, I've seen the opportunites to work and live venues dry up to a trickle. It is hard enough already for musicians to earn a living. This bill would be the nail in the coffin for many musicians. Please DO NOT pass this bill.