Relating to county and city regulation of consumer fireworks

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 5, 2025
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 12, 2025
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 7, 202531–16
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseMay 12, 202551–39
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 19, 2025
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 19, 2025

SF 303 became law → The same legislation passed as SF 303, so this version was set aside. Go to SF 303 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-1301; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named February 5, 2025. On February 12, 2025 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich REmail
• Sen. Dave Sires REmail
• Sen. Janice Weiner DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§331.301§364.2

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