HB 1168 (2006): establishing a commission to determine how to optimize boating safety on water bodies.

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HB 1168 (2006)

establishing a commission to determine how to optimize boating safety on water bodies.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2005-2006
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2006 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2006. The committee held a work session on January 25, 2006. The majority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 1134h), and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 13–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. The committee's amendment (1134h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 9, 2006, changing the text of the bill. On March 9, 2006 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 16, 2006 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 29, 2006. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1650). On April 13, 2006 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 10, 2006, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • January 25, 2006, 2:30 PM: subcommittee work session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, RM305/LOB
  • March 29, 2006, 8:30 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 9, 2006, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • April 13, 2006, Senate: Lay on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2006: Introduced and ref to Resources, Recreation & Development
  • January 10, 2006: Public Hearing Jan 10 2:30 RM305/LOB
  • January 25, 2006: Subcommittee Work Session Jan 25 2:30 RM305/LOB
  • February 23, 2006: Maj Rprt: OTP/AM {1134h} for March 8 (vote 13-4; RC)
  • February 23, 2006: Min Rprt: ITL
  • March 9, 2006: Maj AM {1134h}, AA, VV
  • March 9, 2006: Passed with AM, MA, VV
  • March 16, 2006: Introduced and Referred to Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • March 29, 2006: Hearing; March 29, 2006, Room 101, LOB, 8:30 a.m
  • April 5, 2006: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1650} [04/13/06]; SC14, Pg.18
  • April 13, 2006: Committee Amendment{1650} [Not Voted On]
  • April 13, 2006: Sen. Letourneau Moved Lay On Table, MA, VV

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