2001 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 770

CHAPTER NUMBER: 429 File Code: Natural Resources - Generally
Sponsored By:
Chairman, Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee (Departmental - Natural Resources)
Entitled:
Personal Flotation Devices - Mandatory Wear

Synopsis:

Requiring that children under the age of 7 years be wearing personal flotation devices in specified vessels under 21 feet long before the vessels may be operated.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/7
First Reading Senate Rules
2/14
Re-referred Economic and Environmental Affairs
2/16
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
3/5
Favorable Report by Economic and Environmental Affairs
3/6
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/8
Third Reading Passed (46-0)
4/5
Returned Passed
5/15
Signed by the Governor Chapter 429
House Action
3/9
First Reading Environmental Matters
3/14
Hearing 3/22 at 1:00 p.m.
4/6
Favorable Report by Environmental Matters
4/2
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/3
Third Reading Passed (134-3)
Sponsored by:
Chairman, Econ. & Environmental Affairs Comm.
Departmental
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BOATS AND SHIPS
EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
MINORS -see also- AGE OF MAJORITY; YOUTH
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Natural Resources
( 8-743 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading (PDF), Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
Senate
March 8, 2001: Third Reading Passed (46-0)
House
April 3, 2001: Third Reading Passed (134-3)