BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1638

HB 1638: Fireworks prohibitions

Concerning fireworks prohibitions adopted by cities or counties.

Summary

Allows any ordinance adopted by cities or counties that is more restrictive than state fireworks law to take effect after 90 days rather than one year.
Allows counties and cities to immediately prohibit the use of consumer fireworks due to environmental conditions after consultation with a local fire official.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1638), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to fireworks prohibitions adopted by cities or counties;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 22, 2022Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (SHB 1638)
Feb 22, 2022Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 12, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1638)
Feb 12, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 17, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1638)
Jan 17, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 14, 2022LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1638)
Jan 14, 2022Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1638)
Jan 14, 2022Minority; do not pass.
Jan 14, 2022LG - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 14, 2022LG - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Local Government.
Dec 13, 2021Prefiled for introduction.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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