BOWLES. 30 ILCS 105/5.449 new 425 ILCS 35/1 from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 127 425 ILCS 35/2 from Ch. 127 1/2, par. 128 Amends the Fireworks Use Act and the State Finance Act. Prohibits a person from handling certain explosives in a fireworks display if the person is not licensed by the State Fire Marshal to handle the explosives. Establishes licensing procedures and requirements, including requiring the State Fire Marshal to create a curriculum for training and licensing applicants. Provides that application and license fees shall be deposited into the Fireworks License Fund to be used by the State Fire Marshal to defray the costs associated with licensing applicants. Effective January 1, 1998. 97-10-30 S FIRST READING 97-10-30 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary