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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5970

SB 5970: 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 Senate Bill Report (SSB 5970), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 182, Laws of 1997
  1. IntroducedFeb 24, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1997
  4. Passed HouseApr 10, 1997
  5. Partly vetoed
  6. LawApr 23, 1997
Prime sponsor
Ray Schow (R-30)
Introduced
February 24, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
April 23, 1997
Session law
Chapter 182, Laws of 1997
Companion bill
HB 1988
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5970, ESSB 5970

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ray Schow (R-30)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Jim Horn R-41Albert Bauer D-49Michael Heavey D-34Rosa Franklin D-29Ann Anderson R-42

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1997
Version voted on: ESSB 5970
32 Yea 14 Nay 1 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat81311
Republican24101
How each member voted

Absent (1)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage

April 10, 1997
Version voted on: ESSB 5970
75 Yea 23 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat261600
Republican49700
How each member voted

Yea (75)

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History

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SB 5970 in other sessions

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