SSB 1104: 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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 5, 2025

• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dave Sires (R) · dave.sires@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Janice Weiner (D) · janice.weiner@legis.iowa.gov

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 5, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Local Government committee
2. February 5, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Westrich, Sires and Weiner
3. February 12, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 12, 2025Approved by the Senate committee