HB 664-FN (2004): relative to the requirements for the sale of permissible fireworks and prohibiting the retail sale of certain fireworks.

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HB 664-FN (2004)

relative to the requirements for the sale of permissible fireworks and prohibiting the retail sale of certain fireworks.

Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
Term: 2003-2004
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Public Affairs
Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2003. The committee retained the bill, holding it for further work rather than reporting it out this year. The committee held work sessions on September 25, 2003, October 16, 2003 and October 22, 2003. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes by a vote of 17–1, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 7, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on January 29, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Public Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 3, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On March 17, 2004 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote. On April 1, 2004 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote. On April 1, 2004 the Senate rejected a motion to pass it on a voice vote. On April 1, 2004 the Senate adopted “Recommit to Public Affairs” on a voice vote. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (1224), offered by Sen. Sapareto, was adopted on a voice vote on April 15, 2004, changing the text of the bill. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a roll call 18–3 and ordered it to a third reading. On April 15, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On April 29, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote.

Hearings and Sessions

February 12, 2003, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
October 16, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
October 22, 2003, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
March 3, 2004, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Public Affairs, SH 105-A

Votes

March 17, 2004, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed
April 1, 2004, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
April 1, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, failed
April 1, 2004, Senate: Recommit to Public Affairs — voice vote, passed
April 15, 2004, Senate: Adoption of the bill as amended Sen Boyce/Sen. Prescott — yeas 18, nays 3, passed
April 29, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed

The Docket

January 9, 2003: Introduced and ref. to Crim Just & Psfty
February 12, 2003: Hearing Feb 12 1:30 RM204,LOB
March 19, 2003: Retained in Committee
September 25, 2003: Subcom Work Session Sep 25 & Oct 2 10:00 RM204,LOB
October 16, 2003: Subcom Work Sessions Oct 16 1:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
October 22, 2003: Subcom Work Session Oct 22 1:00 RM204,LOB <Rep K Gilbert>
November 18, 2003: Maj Report OTP/AM for Jan 7, 2004 Session (vote 17-1;CC)
November 18, 2003: Prop Comm Am{2519}
January 7, 2004: Passed with Am
January 29, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Public Affairs
March 3, 2004: Hearing; March 3, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 8:30 a.m.; SC8
March 12, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [03/17/04]; SC11
March 17, 2004: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
March 17, 2004: Sen. Sapareto Moved Laid On Table, MA, VV
April 1, 2004: Sen. Peterson Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
April 1, 2004: Ought to Pass, MF, VV
April 1, 2004: Sen. Roberge Moved Recommit to Public Affairs, MA, VV
April 8, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/15/04]; SC15
April 15, 2004: Sen. Sapareto Floor Amendment{1224}, AA, VV
April 15, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1224}, RC 18Y-3N, MA; OT3rdg
April 15, 2004: Passed by 3rdg Reading Resolution
April 29, 2004: House Nonconcurred with Senate Am, Rep Welch MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

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.