Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 229 — Fireworks; authorize possession/transportation of consumer fireworks and authorize the sale; local governing authority of municipalities/counties

Last action — Senate Recommitted

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions applicable to bombs, explosives, and chemical and biological weapons, and Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of fireworks, so as to authorize the possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and to authorize the sale of consumer fireworks under certain circumstances as determined by the local governing authority of municipalities and counties; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an excise tax on the sale of consumer fireworks to be dedicated equally to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Action History

  1. Senate Recommitted

  2. Senate Read Second Time

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

  4. Senate Read and Referred

  5. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Jeff Mullis · Primary
  • Cecil Staton · Primary
  • Tyler Harper · Primary
  • Chuck Hufstetler · Primary
  • Jack Murphy · Primary
  • Rick Jeffares · Primary
  • Burt Jones · Primary
  • Hunter Hill · Primary
  • Jesse Stone · Primary
  • Frank Ginn · Primary
  • Ross Tolleson · Primary
  • Kim Jackson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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12 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 235 not signed on

Sponsors (12)

  • Jeff Mullis
  • Cecil Staton
  • Tyler Harper
  • Chuck Hufstetler Republican
  • Jack Murphy
  • Rick Jeffares
  • Burt Jones
  • Hunter Hill
  • Jesse Stone
  • Frank Ginn Republican
  • Ross Tolleson
  • Kim Jackson Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (235)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 229 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 16-7-80 of the O.C.G.A., relating to definitions applicable to bombs, explosives, and chemical and biological weapons, and Chapter 10 of Title 25 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the regulation of fireworks, so as to authorize the possession and transportation of consumer fireworks and to authorize the sale of consumer fireworks under certain circumstances as determined by the local governing authority of municipalities and counties; to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to provide for an excise tax on the sale of consumer fireworks to be dedicated equally to the Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission and the Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SB 229?
SB 229 is sponsored by Jeff Mullis, Cecil Staton, Tyler Harper, Chuck Hufstetler (Republican), Jack Murphy, Rick Jeffares, Burt Jones, Hunter Hill, Jesse Stone, Frank Ginn (Republican), Ross Tolleson, and Kim Jackson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 229?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 229?
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