HB 1326 (2004): relative to the requirements for the sale of permissible fireworks and prohibiting the retail sale of certain fireworks and establishing a study committee to examine the classification of consumer and display fireworks.

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HB 1326 (2004)

relative to the requirements for the sale of permissible fireworks and prohibiting the retail sale of certain fireworks and establishing a study committee to examine the classification of consumer and display fireworks.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Miscellaneous
Chapter law: 247

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 13, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it by a vote of 12–3, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1197). On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 22, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. The committee's amendment (1197) was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. A floor amendment (1349), offered by Sen. Peterson, was adopted on a voice vote on April 22, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 22, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 6, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference”, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 25, 2004 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor — and an enrolled bill amendment (1688) was adopted to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on June 15, 2004, making it Chapter 247 of the session laws. It took effect on June 15, 2004.

Hearings and Sessions

January 13, 2004, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
April 14, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A
May 18, 2004, 1:00 PM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

April 22, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
April 22, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
April 22, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
January 13, 2004: Hearing Jan 13 10:00 RM204,LOB
March 8, 2004: Maj Report OTP for Mar 17 (vote 12-3;CC)
March 17, 2004: Passed (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
April 14, 2004: Hearing; April 14, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC14
April 14, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1197} [04/22/04]; SC16, Pg.20
April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1197}, [Not Voted On]
April 22, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
April 22, 2004: Sen. Peterson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
April 22, 2004: Committee Amendment{1197}, AA, VV
April 22, 2004: Sen. Peterson Floor Amendment{1349},(New Title), AA, VV
April 22, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1197},{1349},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
April 22, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
May 6, 2004: House Nonconc with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA
May 6, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Welch, Knowles, Bemis & Bicknell)
May 6, 2004: Senator Peterson Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Peterson, Clegg, Larsen
May 18, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 18 1:00 RM204,LOB
May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Senate Am + New Am{1630}, Filed
May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1630}, Adopted, VV
May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV
May 25, 2004: Enrolled Bill Amendment{1688},(New Title), Adopted
May 25, 2004: Enrolled Am{1688}(New Title), Adopted<6/8/04>
May 25, 2004: Enrolled<6/9/04>
May 25, 2004: Enrolled
June 15, 2004: Signed by the Governor on 6/15/2004 Eff: 6/15/2004* Chap: 0247
June 15, 2004: *Multiple Effective Dates, Secs. 1, 2 & 4 eff. 9/30/2004

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