2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 779

CHAPTER NUMBER: 171 File Code: Public Safety
Sponsored By:
Senators Collins and Baker
Entitled:
Fireworks - Sparklers and Sparkling Devices

Synopsis:

Excluding specified sparklers or sparkling devices from the definition of "fireworks" under specified circumstances; eliminating the categories of specified 1.4 G fireworks that include specified cylindrical fountains and specified cone fountains; requiring the licensing of manufacturers of specified sparklers or sparkling devices; etc.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/9
First Reading Senate Rules
2/21
Re-referred Economic and Environmental Affairs
Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19
Favorable with Amendments Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/20
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/22
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/3
Returned Passed
4/20
Signed by the Governor Chapter 171
House Action
3/19
First Reading Judiciary
3/23
Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20
Hearing cancelled
Re-assigned Environmental Matters
3/28
Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
4/4
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
3/30
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/31
Special Order after Third Reading calendar (Delegate Guns) Adopted
Special Order 4/6 (Delegate R. Baker) Adopted
4/2
Third Reading Passed (95-31)
Sponsored by:
Senator Michael J. Collins, District 6
Senator Walter M. Baker, District 36
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
FIREWORKS
LICENSES -see also- ALCOHOLIC BEV LIC; DRIVERS' LICENSES
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
PENALTIES
REGISTRATION -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 38A Fires and Investigations
( 15 , 15 , 16A , 19 , 19A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments:
Senate
Number: 134437/1 (PDF)     Offered on: March 20, 2001   at: 10:38 a.m.     Status: Adopted
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 22, 2001: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
House
April 2, 2001: Third Reading Passed (95-31)