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HB 1700 — FIREWORKS-TECH
Last action — Session Sine Die
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Amends the Fireworks Use Act. Makes a technical change in the Section that prohibits fireworks showers in theatres and public halls.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Bill HB 1700 has been updated with some changes that clarify its intent and structure. The amendment added specific language that strengthens key provisions of the bill, making its goals clearer. This matters because it helps ensure that the legislation is more effective and easier to understand for everyone involved, including lawmakers and the public.
093_HB1700HB1700 Engrossed LRB093 05112 MBS 05172 b AN ACT concerning fireworks.
Action History
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Session Sine Die
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Referred to Rules
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First Reading
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Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Emil Jones, Jr.
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading April 9, 2003
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Arrive in Senate
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 070-042-005
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate **
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Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
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Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 010-000-000
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Assigned to Executive Committee
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tom Cross
Sponsors
- Tom Cross · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (1)
- Tom Cross
Not signed on (182)
182 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 182 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 63 | 38 | 0 | 5 |
| Democrat | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 70 | 42 | 0 | 6 |
| % of votes cast | 59% | 36% | 0% | 5% |
How each member voted (118)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Saviano | — | Yea |
| Schmitz | — | Yea |
| Scully | — | Yea |
| Sommer | — | Nay |
| Soto | — | Yea |
| Lang | — | Yea |
| Acevedo | — | Yea |
| Aguilar | — | Nay |
| Mathias | — | Nay |
| Bassi | — | Nay |
| Beaubien | — | Yea |
| Bellock | — | Nay |
| Berrios | — | Yea |
| Mautino | — | Yea |
| Biggins | — | Yea |
| Black | — | Nay |
| Boland | — | Yea |
| May | — | Nay |
| Bost | — | Yea |
| Brauer | — | Nay |
| Brosnahan | — | Yea |
| Capparelli | — | Yea |
| Millner | — | Yea |
| Mulligan | — | Yea |
| Granberg | — | Yea |
| Hassert | — | Yea |
| Myers | — | Yea |
| Holbrook | — | Nay |
| Jefferson | — | Nay |
| Osmond | — | Nay |
| Lindner | — | Yea |
| McAuliffe | — | Yea |
| McCarthy | — | Yea |
| McKeon | — | Yea |
| Mendoza | — | Yea |
| Meyer | — | Yea |
| Molaro | — | Yea |
| Morrow | — | Yea |
| Lyons, Eileen | — | Yea |
| Bailey | — | Yea |
| Lyons, Joseph | — | Yea |
| Reitz | — | Yea |
| McGuire | — | Yea |
| Washington | — | Yea |
| Bradley, Richard | — | Yea |
| Brady | — | Yea |
| Hannig | — | Yea |
| Mitchell, Bill | — | Yea |
| Burke | — | Yea |
| Howard | — | Yea |
| Watson | — | Yea |
| Jones | — | Yea |
| Colvin | — | Yea |
| Cross | — | Yea |
| Dunkin | — | Yea |
| Dunn | — | Yea |
| Flowers | — | Yea |
| Froehlich | — | Yea |
| Giles | — | Yea |
| Graham | — | Yea |
| Hamos | — | Yea |
| Hartke | — | Yea |
| Krause | — | Yea |
| Kurtz | — | Nay |
| Davis, Monique | — | Yea |
| Davis, Steve | — | Yea |
| Leitch | — | Nay |
| Madigan | — | Not Voting |
| Moffitt | — | Nay |
| Munson | — | Nay |
| Nekritz | — | Nay |
| Novak | — | Yea |
| O'Brien | — | Not Voting |
| Mitchell, Jerry | — | Nay |
| Sullivan | — | Nay |
| Osterman | — | Yea |
| Pankau | — | Nay |
| Parke | — | Not Voting |
| Phelps | — | Nay |
| Pihos | — | Nay |
| Poe | — | Nay |
| Slone | — | Nay |
| Tenhouse | — | Nay |
| Turner | — | Not Voting |
| Verschoore | — | Nay |
| Wait | — | Nay |
| Churchill | — | Nay |
| Coulson | — | Nay |
| Cultra | — | Nay |
| Currie | — | Yea |
| Daniels | — | Yea |
| Eddy | — | Nay |
| Flider | — | Nay |
| Forby | — | Nay |
| Franks | — | Nay |
| Fritchey | — | Not Voting |
| Hultgren | — | Nay |
| Jakobsson | — | Nay |
| Kosel | — | Yea |
| Winters | — | Yea |
| Wirsing | — | Yea |
| Yarbrough | — | Yea |
| Younge | — | Yea |
| Ryg | — | Nay |
| Sacia | — | Nay |
| Chapa LaVia | — | Nay |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael J. Kelly | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Nay |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Nay |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Nay |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Nay |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1700 do?
- Amends the Fireworks Use Act. Makes a technical change in the Section that prohibits fireworks showers in theatres and public halls.
- Who sponsors HB 1700?
- HB 1700 is sponsored by Tom Cross.
- What is the current status of HB 1700?
- This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” 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 HB 1700?
- Track HB 1700 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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