Washington State
House of Representatives
Office of Program Research
BILL
ANALYSIS
Local Government Committee
HB 1059
Brief Description: Concerning fireworks prohibitions adopted by cities or counties.
Sponsors: Representatives Fitzgibbon, Cody, Kloba and Pollet.
Brief Summary of Bill
  • Makes the effective date of prohibitions on consumer fireworks adopted by cities or counties immediate.
Hearing Date:
Staff: Elizabeth Allison (786-7129).
Background:

Fireworks are legal in the State of Washington.  Cities and counties must comply with statewide minimum standards regarding fireworks but are permitted to adopt ordinances that are more restrictive than minimum standards, including prohibitions on consumer fireworks.  Ordinances that are more restrictive than state law, including prohibitions on consumer fireworks, do not take effect until one year after adoption.
Summary of Bill:

An ordinance enacting a prohibition on consumer fireworks takes effect immediately.  Old dates are removed.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect 90 days after adjournment of the session in which the bill is passed.