SB 734-FN (1994): relative to fireworks.

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SB 734-FN (1994)

relative to fireworks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1993-1994
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Public Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 123

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On February 8, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the House on February 15, 1994 and was referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 2, 1994. The committee held a work session on April 6, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 11–2. The committee held a work session on April 19, 1994. On April 21, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 26, 1994 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 10, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 11, 1994, making it Chapter 123 of the session laws. It took effect on May 11, 1994.

Sponsors

  • Sen. Currier (SD7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. D. Welch (Rock 18)

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 2, 1994, 11:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, RM212,LOB
  • March 2, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • April 6, 1994, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, & APR07 10:00 RM305,LOB :PPVA

Votes

  • February 8, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 21, 1994, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 26, 1994, Senate: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC AFFAIRS; SJ1,P21
  • February 2, 1994: HEARING FEB02 11:15 RM212,LOB FOR: PUBLIC AFFAIRS
  • February 7, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP FEB08
  • February 8, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ4,P89 + 95
  • February 15, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUB PROT; HJ26,P757
  • February 15, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 02/15/94 DUE ON 04/14/94
  • February 15, 1994: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR01 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 2, 1994: RESCHEDULED HEARING MAR02 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • March 22, 1994: SUBCOM WK SESSIONS 10:00 MAR29, MAR30 & MAR31 RM305,LOB :PPVA
  • April 6, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSIONS APR06 11:00 & APR07 10:00 RM305,LOB :PPVA
  • April 14, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR APR21 (VOTE 11-2)
  • April 19, 1994: SUBCOM WORK SESSIONS APR19 & APR21 10:00 RM305,LOB :PUB PROT
  • April 19, 1994: PROP COMM AM<6026>; HC50,P1636-1637
  • April 21, 1994: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; HJ54,P1755-1757 + 1763
  • April 26, 1994: SEN CONC WITH HOUSE AM, SEN ROBERGE MA VV; SJ13,P325
  • May 5, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ64,P2026
  • May 10, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ15,P406
  • May 11, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/11/94 EFF: 05/11/94 CHAP.0123

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