SB 38-FN (1989): relative to fireworks.
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SB 38-FN (1989)
relative to fireworks.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1989-1990
- House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
- Senate committee: Executive Departments
- Subject: Miscellaneous
- Chapter law: 217
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1989 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 25, 1989. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes. On February 16, 1989 the Senate voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the House on March 7, 1989 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 15, 1989. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–1. On April 20, 1989 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 9, 1989 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes. The bill was enrolled on May 16, 1989 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1989, making it Chapter 217 of the session laws. It took effect on July 23, 1989.
Sponsors
- Sen. Preston (SD23) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Klemarczyk (Rock 23)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 25, 1989, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments, RM 101LOB
- March 15, 1989, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
Votes
- April 20, 1989, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC.DEPTS
- January 25, 1989: HEARING 1/25/89 11:00 RM 101LOB FOR:EXEC DEPTS
- February 15, 1989: COMMITTEE REPORT OTPA
- February 16, 1989: PASSED/ADOPTED WITH AM
- March 7, 1989: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT
- March 7, 1989: IN SEAT POCKET ON 3/7/89 DUE ON 4/13/89
- March 15, 1989: HEARING 3/15/89 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT & VET AFFR
- April 14, 1989: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR:4/20 VOTE (11-1)
- April 20, 1989: COMM AM, AA VV; REP DICKINSON FL AM, AL DIV(71-250); PASSED W/ AM VV; HJ&2, P2197-2202
- May 9, 1989: SENATE CONC WITH HOUSE AM
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED BILLS SJ: 24 P: 395
- May 16, 1989: ENROLLED:
- May 24, 1989: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 5/24/89 EFF: 7/23/89 CHAP: 217