2005 House Bill 4615

Revise drunken watercraft operation standards

Introduced in the House

April 14, 2005

Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To prohibit the operation of a watercraft by an individual under the influence of or visibly impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance. The bill adds to existing prohibitions against drunk watercraft operators, and also lowers the blood-alcohol-content (BAC) threshold for watercraft operation to .08 grams per 100 milliliters.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 27, 2005

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 4, 2005

Substitute offered by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 5, 2005

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary