WA People
BILL · 1997–98 SESSION

HB 1988: 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 House Bill Analysis (HB 1988), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 17, 1997
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Cathy McMorris (R-7)
Introduced
February 17, 1997 in the House
Last action
January 12, 1998
Companion bill
SB 5970
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Cathy McMorris (R-7)

13 co-sponsors (5 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Eileen Cody D-11Brian Hatfield D-19Marc Boldt R-17Bob Sump R-7Steve Conway D-29Scott Smith R-2Mike Wensman R-41Senator R-15Gigi Talcott R-28Grace Cole D-32Velma Veloria D-11Mike Carrell R-28Jim Clements R-14

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.

HB 1988 in other sessions

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