BILL · 1991–92 SESSION
SB 6298: Watercraft violations
Decriminalizing certain watercraft violations.
Summary
- Watercraft violations of a less serious nature than driving while intoxicated or failure to stop for an enforcement officer are reduced from a gross misdemeanor to a civil infraction. Most recreational boating violations are classified as class 2 civil infractions with a fine of $125.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6298), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 24, 1992
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Tim Erwin (R-44)
- Introduced
- January 24, 1992 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 24, 1992
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Tim Erwin (R-44)
2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 6298 in other sessions
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