HOUSE BILL 1351

File Code: Transportation - Highways

Sponsored By:

Delegates Walkup and Smigiel

Entitled:

State Highway Administration - Bridges - Installation of Throwable Flotation Devices

Synopsis:

Requiring the State Highway Administration to install a throwable flotation device on every bridge in the State that is part of a highway and extends over a body of water, includes a pedestrian walkway, and requires a construction permit from the United States Coast Guard; requiring the flotation device to be readily accessible by any person rendering assistance to a person in distress in the water; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/10

First Reading Environmental Matters

2/15

Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Unfavorable Report by Environmental Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Mary Roe Walkup, District 36

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

BRIDGES AND TUNNELS

EQUIPMENT -see also- MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT

HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, STATE

PENALTIES

PIERS AND DOCKS -see also- MARINAS

SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

WATER

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation

( 8-654 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered