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HI HB2476

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2020

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the outdoor release of balloons made of electrically conductive material and filled with gas lighter than air as part of any public or civic event, promotional activity, or product advertisement.

  • Establishes a fine of $250 for violations of the balloon release prohibition.

  • Imposes misdemeanor charges for persons previously convicted at least twice of violating the balloon release prohibition.

  • Exempts manned hot air balloons and balloons used in governmental or scientific research projects from the prohibition.

  • Authorizes the department to adopt rules under chapter 91 to implement the new balloon release regulations.

Legislative Description

Relating To Balloons.

Prohibition

Last Action

Referred to JUD, referral sheet 5

1/27/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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