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BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5217

SB 5217: Personal flotation devices

Requiring personal flotation devices for children on certain recreational vessels.

Summary

  • Children nine years or younger must wear a personal flotation device on vessels under 19 feet in length whenever the vessel is underway. A violation of this requirement is a misdemeanor if the vessel is carrying passengers for hire.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5217), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 1995
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Brad Owen (D-35)
Introduced
January 16, 1995 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 1996
Requested by
Other
Companion bill
HB 1340
Versions
SB 5217, SSB 5217

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Brad Owen (D-35)

6 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Nita Rinehart D-46Dan Swecker R-20Rosemary McAuliffe D-1Calvin Anderson D-43Shirley Winsley R-28Jeanne Kohl-Welles D-36

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SB 5217 in other sessions

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