SB 426 (2026): repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.

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SB 426 (2026)

repealing the permissible fireworks advisory committee.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: State Government
  • Chapter law: 59

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2026, with one person signed in online in support. The committee met in executive session on March 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 23, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 8, 2026, making it Chapter 59 of the session laws. It took effect on July 7, 2026.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2026, 9:40 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • January 29, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
  • March 18, 2026, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • March 18, 2026, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • April 9, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • January 29, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 9, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 14, 2026: Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am
  • January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
  • January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 18, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:20 am GP 231
  • March 18, 2026: Executive Session: 03/18/2026 10:20 am GP 231
  • March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026
  • April 23, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026)
  • April 23, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026
  • May 8, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 59; Effective 07/07/2026

Laws It Would Change

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