SF 303: Relating to county and city regulation of consumer fireworks

What it does

This bill relates to consumer fireworks. on the Saturdays and Sundays immediately preceding and following December 31.2. A board of supervisors must first determine that the use would constitute a threat to public safety or private property or a nuisance to neighboring landowners. No such determination is required by a city council.2(4).2 commits a simple misdemeanor.

Lobbying · 7 for, 11 against

For: American Promotional Events; Americans For Prosperity; Bellino Fireworks, Inc.; Iowa Retail Federation; Jakes Fireworks; Personal Interest-Jim Henter; Phantom Fireworks Showrooms LLC

Against: American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA); Blank Childrens Hospital; Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company; Humane World for Animals; Iowa Association of Professional Fire Chiefs; Iowa Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA); Iowa Fire Chiefs Association; Iowa Fire Marshal's Association; Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa League of Cities; Mutual Insurance Association of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 13, 2025Filed in the Senate
2. February 13, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
3. April 7, 2025Passed the Senate, 31–16
4. May 12, 2025Took the place of HF 702 on the House floor (the same legislation)
5. May 12, 2025Passed the House, 51–39
6. May 19, 2025Sent to the Governor
7. May 19, 2025Signed into law