Introduced
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To define in statute what constitutes a “boating safety certificate,” so as to include the document received after taking a state-approved or Coast Guard course, and a written rental agreement for a personal watercraft. Also, to require a person supervising a child under age 12 who is operating a motorboat to also have taken the course and have the certificate in possession (in addition to the child having a certificate).
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one with substantive changes; see House-passed version.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 93 to 12 (details)
To prohibit a person born after July 1, 1996 from operating a motorboat unless he or she has a “boating safety certificate,” defined as the document received after taking a state-approved or Coast Guard course, or a written rental agreement for a personal watercraft.
Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 34 to 3 (details)
To prohibit a person born after July 1, 1996 from operating a motorboat unless he or she has a “boating safety certificate,” defined as the document received after taking a state-approved or Coast Guard course, or a written rental agreement for a personal watercraft.
Passed in the House 95 to 14 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Received
Motion to reconsider
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The motion passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To also accept completion of a Canadian boating safety courses as meeting the requirements this law specifies.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 98 to 11 (details)
To pass the bill again after adding a clarifying amendment.
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)
