1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 848

CHAPTER NUMBER: 501 File Code: Natural Resources Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 364
Sponsored By:
Delegates Clagett, Busch, and Perry
Entitled:
Operation of Boats - Noise Levels - All State Waters

Synopsis:

Establishing noise level requirements for the operation of vessels on all waters of the State by eliminating the provisions limiting statutory noise levels only to the nontidal waters of the State; eliminating a noise level as measured from a point on the shore in accordance with a specified manner of measurement; requiring that noise levels on all waters of the State be measured in a specified manner; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
2/2
First Reading Environmental Matters
2/14
Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.
3/11
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environmental Matters
3/13
Favorable with Amendments Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
3/18
Third Reading Passed (135-1)
3/30
Returned Passed
5/14
Signed by the Governor Chapter 501
Senate Action
3/18
First Reading Economic and Environmental Affairs
4/1
Favorable Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/31
Favorable
Special Order 4/3 (Sen. Frosh) Adopted
4/1
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/2
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
Sponsored by:
Delegate Virginia P. Clagett, District 30
Delegate Michael Erin Busch, District 30
Delegate Marsha G. Perry, District 33
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BOATS AND SHIPS
NOISE
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Bill affects the following Statute:
Natural Resources
( 8-725.4 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments:
House
Number: 209862/1 (PDF) Offered on: MARCH 13, 1996 at: 10:40 Status: Adopted