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HSB 79
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 24, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 24, 2023
- Done: House committeeFebruary 1, 2023
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 202
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
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What’s in it
_____ agents, detonators, and destructive devices. For purposes of Code chapter 101A (explosive materials), the bill makes changes to definitions. 173, subpt. C (federal regulations relating to the transportation of hazardous materials). The definition of “explosive materials” is amended to include detonators. The bill defines “detonator” as any device containing an initiating or primary explosive that is used for initiating detonation, and includes an electric detonator of instantaneous or delay type, a detonator for use with safety fuses, a detonating cord delay connector, and a nonelectric detonator or instantaneous or delay type which consists of a detonating cord, shock tube, or any other replacement for electric leg wires.
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The bill defines a “destructive device” as any explosive, incendiary, chemical or biological poison, or poison gas which is any of the following: a bomb, a grenade, a rocket having a propellant charge of more than four ounces, a missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter ounce, a mine, a booby trap, a Molotov cocktail, a bottle bomb, a vessel or container intentionally caused to rupture or mechanically explode, and any similar device, the primary or common purpose of which is to explode and to be used as a weapon against any person or property. _____ the device be used as a weapon against any person or property. The bill provides that any person who uses fire, explosives, or destructive devices as defined in the bill to recklessly endanger the property or safety of another is guilty of a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. The bill provides that a person who uses an explosive material or destructive device as defined in the bill to commit any public offense or who possesses an explosive material or destructive device during the commission of a felony is guilty of a class “C” felony. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660.1. Any unauthorized person who knowingly possesses an offensive weapon commits a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-1019; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed
House subcommittee
Named January 24, 2023. On January 25, 2023 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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Fiscal note
The total fiscal impact cannot be determined due to a lack of existing conviction data. Table 2 shows the average State cost per offense for a Class C felony, Class D felony, aggravated misdemeanor, and serious misdemeanor. 27 3 Department of Corrections (DOC). The cost would be incurred across multiple fiscal years for prison and parole supervision.
- Final Fiscal Note — Explosive or Destructive Devices · May 9, 2023
- Explosive or Destructive Devices · February 27, 2023
- Explosive or Destructive Devices · February 16, 2023
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§101A.1§712.5§712.6§724.1
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