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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5997

SB 5997: Fireworks regulation

Regulating fireworks.

Summary

  • The bill contains changes and new language to various sections of the code pertaining to fireworks. Definitions . The definitions of "fireworks," "special fireworks," and "common fireworks" are amended to be consistent with federal law and U.N. protocol.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5997), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 61, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedFeb 22, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 9, 1995
  4. Passed HouseApr 4, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 17, 1995
Prime sponsor
Hal Palmer (R-18)
Introduced
February 22, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
April 17, 1995
Session law
Chapter 61, Laws of 1995
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5997, SSB 5997

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Hal Palmer (R-18)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Albert Bauer D-49Brad Owen D-35Irv Newhouse R-15

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 9, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5997
38 Yea 8 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat16801
Republican22002
How each member voted

Excused (3)

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House · Final Passage

April 4, 1995
Version voted on: SSB 5997
92 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31401
Republican61000
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5997 in other sessions

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