HB 186 (2009): relative to rulemaking concerning rafts on public waters and prohibiting the rental of a motorized watercraft to a person who does not have a certificate of boating safety education.

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HB 186 (2009)

relative to rulemaking concerning rafts on public waters and prohibiting the rental of a motorized watercraft to a person who does not have a certificate of boating safety education.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2009-2010
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation and Interstate Cooperation
  • Subject: Housing
  • Chapter law: 298

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2009 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2009. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2009 and March 12, 2009. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 0385h). The committee's amendment (0385h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 24, 2009, changing the text of the bill. On March 24, 2009 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2009 and was referred to the Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation committee. The committee held a public hearing on May 7, 2009. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it. On May 20, 2009 the Senate voted to lay it on the table on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Letourneau. On May 27, 2009 the Senate adopted “Remove From Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Letourneau. On May 27, 2009 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 3, 2009 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 31, 2009, making it Chapter 298 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2009, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 3, 2009, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • March 12, 2009, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 207
  • May 7, 2009, 11:00 AM: hearing, Senate Transportation and Interstate Cooperation, LOB 101

Votes

  • March 24, 2009, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0385h (New Title) — voice vote, passed
  • May 20, 2009, Senate: Laid on Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Remove From Table — voice vote, passed
  • May 27, 2009, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2009: Introduced 1/7/2009 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 17, 2009: Public Hearing: 2/17/2009 1:30 PM LOB 203
  • March 3, 2009: Executive Session: 3/3/2009 3:00 PM LOB 203
  • March 12, 2009: Executive Session: 3/12/2009 9:30 AM LOB 207
  • March 16, 2009: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0385h (NT) for Mar 24 CC (vote 16-0)
  • March 16, 2009: Proposed Committee Amendment #0385h (New Title)
  • March 24, 2009: Amendment #0385h (New Title) Adopted, VV
  • March 24, 2009: Ought to Pass with Amendment #0385h (New Title): MA VV
  • April 8, 2009: Introduced and Referred to Transportation & Interstate Cooperation
  • May 7, 2009: Hearing; May 7, 2009, Room 101, LOB, 11:00 a.m.; SC22
  • May 7, 2009: Committee Report; Ought to Pass [05/13/09]; SC23
  • May 13, 2009: Without Objection, Chair moved to Special Order to 05/20/09; SC24
  • May 20, 2009: Ought to Pass [Not Voted On]
  • May 20, 2009: Sen. Letourneau Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV
  • May 27, 2009: Sen. Letourneau Moved Remove From Table, MA, VV
  • May 27, 2009: Ought to Pass, MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • May 27, 2009: Passed by Third Reading Resolution
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • June 3, 2009: Enrolled
  • July 31, 2009: Signed by the Governor 07/31/2009; Effective 01/01/2010; Chapter 0298

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