House Bill (HB) 2008: S/E fireworks
Sponsor: Representative Shope
Overview: HB 2008 alters distance requirements for preserve lands and requires signage requirements.
League Position: OPPOSE - The League opposes this bill because it does not address concerns over wild lands and preserves.
Summary: HB 2008 alters distance requirements for preserve lands and requires signage requirements. There are numerous areas in the state that interface with the wild lands or preserves. The bill ignores these areas, but creates a carve out for preserves of only a certain size. There are also stipulations on signage where fireworks are sold.
Updates
04/13/15: signed by the governor. Chapter 274, Laws 2015
03/30/15: passed Senate 26-3; ready for governor.
03/25/15: Senate COW approved
03/24/15: from Senate rules okay
03/18/15: from Senate pub-mil-tech do pass
03/10/15: referred to Senate pub-mil-tech.
03/09/15: passe House 32-27; ready for Senate.
02/26/15: House COW approved with amendment and floor amendment.
02/25/15: from House rules okay.
02/23/15: from House gov-higher ed with amendment
02/19/15: The bill passed the House Government and Higher Education by a vote of 6-3. The bill goes on to the Rules Committee