HB 74 (2005): relative to the sale of permissible fireworks.

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HB 74 (2005)

relative to the sale of permissible fireworks.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Public and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Miscellaneous
  • Chapter law: 4

The Story

It was introduced on December 1, 2004 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 12, 2005. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 26, 2005 the House voted to pass it. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2005 and was referred to the Senate Public and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2005. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 14, 2005 the Senate voted to pass it. The bill was enrolled on April 28, 2005 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 3, 2005, making it Chapter 4 of the session laws. It took effect on July 2, 2005.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 12, 2005, 1:30 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 6, 2005, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Public and Municipal Affairs, SH 100

Votes

  • April 14, 2005, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • December 1, 2004: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • January 12, 2005: Hearing Jan 12 1:30 RM204,LOB
  • January 19, 2005: Comm Report OTP for Jan 26 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • January 26, 2005: Passed
  • March 17, 2005: Introduced and Referred to Public and Municipal Affairs
  • April 6, 2005: Hearing; April 6, 2005, Room 100, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 7, 2005: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [04/14/05]; SC15
  • April 14, 2005: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 14, 2005: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • April 20, 2005: Enrolled
  • April 28, 2005: Enrolled
  • May 3, 2005: Signed by the Governor on 5/3/2005 Eff: 7/2/2005 Chap: 0004

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