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BILL · 1991–92 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5311

SB 5311: Bare-boat charter boats

Exempting bare-boat charter boats from the provisions of the charter boat safety act.

Summary

  • A bare-boat charter is defined as the unconditional lease, rental or charter of a boat by the owner or the owner's agent to a person who, by written agreement, except when a captain or crew is required or provided by the owner or the owner's agent, assumes all responsibility and liability for the operation, navigation, and provisioning of the boat during the term of the agreement.

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Enacted Enacted · Chapter 45, Laws of 1991
  1. IntroducedJan 28, 1991
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 7, 1991
  4. Passed HouseApr 9, 1991
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 24, 1991
Prime sponsor
Patrick R. McMullen (D-40)
Introduced
January 28, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
April 24, 1991
Session law
Chapter 45, Laws of 1991
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Patrick R. McMullen (D-40)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Gary Nelson R-21Ray Moore D-36Larry Vognild D-38

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 7, 1991
Version voted on: ESB 5311
44 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22002
Republican22003
How each member voted

Excused (5)

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House · Final Passage

April 9, 1991
Version voted on: ESB 5311
92 Yea 0 Nay 3 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat52033
Republican40000
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Absent (3)

Excused (3)

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History

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