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BILL · 2005–06 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 2899

HB 2899: Caarbon monoxide poisoning

Changing the vessel laws to warn and educate about carbon monoxide poisoning.

Summary

  • Creates a $100 fine for motor-driven vessel operators who allow their vessel's engine to run while another person is swimming or surfing behind the vessel.
  • Mandates the placement of carbon monoxide warning stickers on all vessels and the implementation of other carbon monoxide education efforts.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2899), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2006
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maureen Walsh (R-16)
Introduced
January 16, 2006 in the House
Last action
February 3, 2006
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 2899, SHB 2899

AN ACT Relating to boating safety and education to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maureen Walsh (R-16)

6 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Bill Grant D-16Jan Shabro R-31Dawn Morrell D-25Larry Haler R-8Dan Roach R-31Joyce McDonald R-25

Votes

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

History

  1. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 2899)
  2. Referred to Appropriations.
  3. NREP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 2899)
  4. NREP - Executive action taken by committee.
  5. NREP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  6. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ecology & Parks.

HB 2899 in other sessions

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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