HB 1509 (1994): exempting persons participating in an American Water Ski Association event from the wearing of certain personal flotation devices.
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HB 1509 (1994)
exempting persons participating in an American Water Ski Association event from the wearing of certain personal flotation devices.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 1993-1994
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Wildlife and Recreation
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 200
The Story
It was introduced on January 5, 1994 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 1994. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 13–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 15, 1994 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 24, 1994 and was referred to the Senate Wildlife and Recreation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 1994. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On April 26, 1994 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 17, 1994 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 24, 1994, making it Chapter 200 of the session laws. It took effect on May 24, 1994.
Sponsors
- Rep. L'Heureux (Hills 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. R. Kelley (Hills 18)
- Rep. Calawa (Hills 17)
- Rep. Milligan (Hills 18)
- Sen. Roberge (SD9)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 1994, 10:00 AM: hearing, House Transportation, RM203,LOB
- April 21, 1994, 10:30 AM: hearing, Senate Wildlife and Recreation, RM209,LOB
Votes
- April 26, 1994, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 5, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO TRANSPORTATION; HJ7,P197
- January 5, 1994: IN SEAT POCKET ON 01/05/94; DUE ON 03/10/94
- February 3, 1994: HEARING FEB03 10:00 RM203,LOB FOR: TRANS
- March 9, 1994: MAJ REPORT OTP/AM FOR MAR15 (VOTE 13-0;CC)
- March 9, 1994: PROP COMM AM<5291>(NEW TITLE); HC32,P1008
- March 15, 1994: PASSED WITH AM; HJ39,P1315 + 1350
- March 24, 1994: INTRODUCED AND REF TO WILDLIFE & REC; SJ10,P260
- April 21, 1994: HEARING APR21 10:30 RM209,LOB FOR: WILDLIFE & REC
- April 25, 1994: COMM REPORT OTP APR26
- April 26, 1994: PASSED VV; SJ13,P325 + 328
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; HJ67,P2103
- May 17, 1994: ENROLLED; SJ18,P524
- May 24, 1994: SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 05/24/94 EFF: 05/24/94 CHAP.0200