Ga. lawmakers look to allow vote on firework sales

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March 6, 2013

Ga. lawmakers look to allow vote on firework sales

Anonymous Associated Press Wed Mar 06, 2013, 02:00 PM EST

ATLANTA — The Georgia state Senate has passed a resolution to let voters decide whether fireworks sales should be legal in the state.

The resolution passed Tuesday in a 44-5 vote and must gain at least 120 votes in the House to be included on a ballot. The Senate resolution proposes amending the state’s constitution to allow fireworks sales if Georgians vote to legalize it.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/YaSxtI ) reports revenue from fireworks sales would be used to pay for trauma care and firefighter services.

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Information from: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, http://www.ajc.com

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