SB 16 (2015): relative to the requirement for observers of water skiers.

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SB 16 (2015)

relative to the requirement for observers of water skiers.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2015-2016
  • House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Environment - Conservation
  • Chapter law: 26

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2015 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 5, 2015. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2015 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 4, 2015 and was referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2015. The committee met in executive session on April 7, 2015 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–5 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 15, 2015 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on April 29, 2015 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 7, 2015, making it Chapter 26 of the session laws. It took effect on July 6, 2015.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 5, 2015, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 103
  • March 18, 2015, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305

Votes

  • February 19, 2015, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 15, 2015, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Transportation
  • January 27, 2015: Hearing:=== CANCELLED === 1/27/15, Room 103, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC7
  • February 5, 2015: Hearing: 2/5/15, Room 103, LOB, 1:30 p.m.; SC8
  • February 12, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 2/19/15; Vote 5-0; CC; SC10
  • February 19, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • March 4, 2015: Introduced and Referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
  • March 18, 2015: Public Hearing: 3/18/2015 10:00 AM LOB 305
  • April 7, 2015: Executive Session: 4/7/2015 LOB 305
  • April 9, 2015: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for Apr 15 (Vote 14-5; RC)
  • April 15, 2015: Ought to Pass: MA VV
  • April 29, 2015: Enrolled
  • April 29, 2015: Enrolled (In recess 4/9/2015)
  • May 7, 2015: Signed by the Governor on 05/07/2015; Chapter 0026; Effective 07/06/2015

Laws It Would Change

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