HB 1301 (2024): relative to wake surfing on public bodies of water.
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HB 1301 (2024)
relative to wake surfing on public bodies of water.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2023-2024
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 10, 2024, with 1,108 people signed in online: 413 in support, 693 in opposition and 2 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 13, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 28, 2024 the House adopted “Lay HB1301 on Table” on a division vote 196–172, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney. The bill died on the table when the session ended on October 10, 2024, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Will Darby (D - Hills 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Linda Tanner (D - Sull 5)
- Rep. Suzanne Vail (D - Hills 6)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 10, 2024, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
- March 13, 2024, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, LOB 305
Votes
- March 28, 2024, House: Lay HB1301 on Table — yeas 196, nays 172, passed
The Docket
- January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 10, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/10/2024 10:00 am LOB 305
- March 13, 2024: Executive Session: 03/13/2024 10:30 am LOB 305
- March 13, 2024: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/13/2024 (Vote 10-10; RC)
- March 28, 2024: Lay HB1301 on Table (Rep. Sweeney): MA DV 196-172 03/28/2024
- October 10, 2024: Died on Table, Session ended 10/10/2024