2015 Senate Bill 363

Revise fees to build private harbor

Introduced in the Senate

June 3, 2015

Introduced by Sen. Tom Casperson (R-38)

To cap at $10 any lease charges to the state that might otherwise be owed by an waterfront property owner who erects breakwaters that create a private harbor, if the harbor is not used for commercial purposes, and if distressed mariners can seek refuge in it during a storm.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Oct. 22, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 10, 2015

Amendment offered

To establish that if enacted the bill will go into effect 90 days afterwards.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Dec. 1, 2015

Passed in the Senate 26 to 10 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 1, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

April 26, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 17, 2016

Passed in the House 67 to 42 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 18, 2016

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)