2011 House Bill 4846 / 2012 Public Act 58

Expand boat and watercraft regulations

Introduced in the House

June 30, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Wayne Schmidt (R-104)

To authorize a $500 civil fine for operating a boat that is towing skiers or people on a raft who are not wearing personal flotation devices, and the same fine for a skier or towed raft rider age 16 or older who does not wear a life vest.

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

Nov. 1, 2011

Reported without amendment

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

Nov. 10, 2011

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises the fines.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 29, 2011

Passed in the House 94 to 11 (details)

To authorize a $100 civil fine for operating a boat that is towing skiers or people on a raft who are not wearing personal flotation devices, and the same fine for a skier or towed raft rider age 16 or older who does not wear a life vest.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 30, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Feb. 14, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Feb. 23, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Feb. 29, 2012

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To authorize a $100 civil fine for operating a boat that is towing skiers or people on a raft who are not wearing personal flotation devices, and the same fine for a skier or towed raft rider age 16 or older who does not wear a life vest.

Received in the House

Feb. 29, 2012

March 6, 2012

Passed in the House 98 to 11 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

March 22, 2012