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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 2863

HB 2863: Fireworks

Modifying fireworks statutes.

Summary

  • A person is prohibited from knowingly manufacturing, importing, transporting, storing, selling, or possessing with intent to sell, explosives as fireworks without the appropriate state licenses and local government permits. Violation of this provision is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by no less than 30 days in jail, and a fine of no less than $5,000.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SHB 2863), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 1996
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 1996
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cathy McMorris (R-7)
Introduced
January 23, 1996 in the House
Last action
March 7, 1996
Versions
HB 2863, ESHB 2863

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cathy McMorris (R-7)

10 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Eileen Cody D-11Jim Horn R-41Steve Conway D-29Mike Carrell R-28Senator D-35Scott Smith R-2Mark Sterk R-4Betty Morris D-18Stephen Fuhrman R-7Grant Pelesky R-25

Votes

House · Final Passage

February 8, 1996
Version voted on: ESHB 2863
89 Yea 2 Nay 1 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat33102
Republican56114
How each member voted

Yea (89)

Nay (2)

Absent (1)

Excused (6)

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History

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HB 2863 in other sessions

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