fireworks; permissible use; Diwali.
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HB 2255 — fireworks; permissible use; Diwali.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2022. Enacted.
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2 passed, 3 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Bill Text
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The changes to Bill HB 2255 include an addition that specifically allows the use of fireworks during Diwali, a major festival celebrated by many. This inclusion is important because it recognizes and accommodates the cultural practices of the community, ensuring that they can celebrate this festival in line with their traditions. The removal of certain lines primarily clarifies the bill's focus on fireworks use during this specific occasion.
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-fifth Legislature Second Regular Session CHAPTER 372 HOUSE BILL 2255 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 36-1606, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES;
APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JULY 6, 2022.
FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE JULY 6, 2022.
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- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
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The bill adds the regulation of fireworks for Diwali to existing fireworks laws in Arizona.
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36-1606
December 10 through January 3 of each year→ AND TWO DAYS BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF DIWALI THROUGH THE THIRD DAY OF DIWALI EACH YEAR.Local jurisdictions can now prohibit the sale of permissible consumer fireworks during two days before Diwali through three days of Diwali each year.
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36-1606
December 24 through January 3 of each year→ AND THE SECOND AND THIRD DAYS OF DIWALI OF EACH YEAR.Local jurisdictions can now prohibit the use of permissible consumer fireworks on the second and third days of Diwali.
Action History
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Signed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Leo Biasiucci · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 92 not signed on · 41 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Leo Biasiucci Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (92)
92 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 40% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Marsh | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kelly Townsend | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Nay |
| Martin Quezada | — | Nay |
| Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita | — | Yea |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Paul Boyer | — | Nay |
| Raquel Terán | — | Nay |
| Rebecca Rios | — | Nay |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldon | — | Nay |
| Sean Bowie | — | Yea |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Tyler Pace | — | Nay |
| Victoria Steele | — | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 43% | 50% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Christine Marsh | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Karen Fann | — | Yea |
| Kelly Townsend | — | Yea |
| Lisa Otondo | — | Nay |
| Martin Quezada | — | Nay |
| Michelle B. Ugenti-Rita | — | Yea |
| Nancy Barto | — | Yea |
| Paul Boyer | — | Nay |
| Raquel Terán | — | Nay |
| Rebecca Rios | — | Nay |
| Rick Gray | — | Yea |
| Rosanna Gabaldon | — | Nay |
| Sean Bowie | — | Nay |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Nay |
| Tyler Pace | — | Nay |
| Victoria Steele | — | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Venden "Vince" Leach | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 32 | 26 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 43% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (60)
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- HB 2255 is sponsored by Leo Biasiucci (Republican).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 24, 2022. Enacted.
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