2007 Senate Bill 629

Ban swimming from a pier

Introduced in the Senate

June 28, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Ron Jelinek (R-21)

To prohibit jumping, diving or swimming off any pier, jetty or breakwater in the Great Lakes, subject to a $500 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Oct. 11, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 16, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that makes an exception for diving in an emergency.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Oct. 17, 2007

Passed in the Senate 35 to 2 (details)

Received in the House

Oct. 17, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation