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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1344

HB 1344: Personal watercraft operatn

Regulating the use and operation of personal watercraft.

Summary

  • $ Beginning April 1, 2000, persons born after January 1, 1984, must complete a boating education course approved by the State Parks and Recreation Commission, or its equivalent, in order to operate a personal watercraft.
  • $ The negligent operation of a personal watercraft is an infraction.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1344), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1999
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mike Cooper (D-21)
Introduced
January 21, 1999 in the House
Last action
January 10, 2000
Companion bill
SB 5393
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1344, SHB 1344

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Cooper (D-21)

5 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)

Shirley Hankins R-8Brian Hatfield D-19Renee Radcliff R-21Pat Scott D-38Sandra Romero D-22

Votes

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

History

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HB 1344 in other sessions

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