HB 1455 (1996): relative to the permissible fireworks review committee.

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HB 1455 (1996)

relative to the permissible fireworks review committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 1995-1996
  • House committee: Public Protection and Veterans Affairs
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 54

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 1996 and referred to the House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 9, 1996. The committee held work sessions on January 23, 1996 and January 30, 1996. The committee held a public hearing on February 8, 1996. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 10–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 21, 1996 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on February 21, 1996 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 21, 1996. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes. On April 11, 1996 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 18, 1996 the House voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 18, 1996 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on April 24, 1996, making it Chapter 54 of the session laws. It took effect on April 24, 1996.

Sponsors

  • Rep. Hunter (Hills 7) (prime sponsor)
  • Rep. Rubin (Rock 25)

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 9, 1996, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • January 23, 1996, 11:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • January 30, 1996, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • February 8, 1996, 11:00 AM: hearing, House Public Protection and Veterans Affairs, RM305,LOB
  • March 21, 1996, 1:00 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, RM104,LOB

Votes

  • April 11, 1996, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 18, 1996, House: Concur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO PUBLIC PROT; HJ4,P135
  • January 3, 1996: COPY TO CHAIRMAN ON 12/12/95 DUE ON 02/22/96
  • January 9, 1996: HEARING JAN09 01:30 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • January 23, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN23 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • January 30, 1996: SUBCOM WORK SESSION JAN30 10:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 8, 1996: HEARING ON PROP AM FEB08 11:00 RM305,LOB FOR: PUB PROT
  • February 13, 1996: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR FEB21 (VOTE 10-0;CC)
  • February 13, 1996: PROP COMM AM<4642>(NEW TITLE); HC24,P790-791
  • February 21, 1996: PASSED WITH AM; HJ30,P1088 + 1116
  • February 21, 1996: INTRODUCED AND REF TO EXEC DEPTS+ADMIN; SJ9,P116
  • February 29, 1996: //CANCELLED//HEARING MAR07 01:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED+A
  • March 21, 1996: HEARING MAR21 1:00 RM104,LOB FOR: ED&A
  • April 10, 1996: COMM REPORT OTP/AM APR11 (VOTE 5-0)
  • April 10, 1996: PROP COMM AM<5622>; SC22,P15-16
  • April 11, 1996: COMM AM, AA VV; PASSED WITH AM VV; SJ17,272-274 + 285
  • April 18, 1996: HOUSE CONC WITH SEN AM, REP WELCH MA VV; HJ56,P1835
  • April 18, 1996: ENROLLED; HJ56,P1901
  • April 18, 1996: ENROLLED; SJ20,P379
  • April 24, 1996: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 04/24/96 EFF: 04/24/96 CHAP.0054

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