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Unicameral Update
March 12, 2010
Senators advanced a measure March 12 that would allow the sale of fireworks from Dec. 28 to Jan. 1. Currently, fireworks may be sold only from June 24 until July 5.
Under LB880, sponsored by Tekamah Sen. Kent Rogert, the Nebraska fire marshal no longer would be required to test fireworks that have been nationally tested and approved. Calling the testing process redundant and time-consuming, Rogert said eliminating it would allow for a wider variety of fireworks to be sold in the state.
A Judiciary Committee amendment, adopted 38-0, would redefine permissible fireworks and provide an appeal hearing for sellers who are found to sell unapproved fireworks. The amendment also sets an operative date for the bill of Oct. 1.
LB880 was advanced from general file on a 38-0 vote.