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BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 6044

SB 6044: Derelict vessels

Regarding the removal of derelict vessels.

Summary

  • Amends the definition of "vessel" as used in the derelict vessel laws.
  • Expands the instances when a public entity can take emergency action to tow a vessel.
  • Requires recipients of Derelict Vessel Removal Account funding to try to find the responsible party for a derelict vessel.
  • Allows marinas to participate in the derelict vessel removal program.
  • Creates a temporary $1 surcharge on all vessel registrations to fund derelict vessel removals.
  • Requires studies and reports regarding derelict vessels.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 6044), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 342, Laws of 2007
  1. IntroducedFeb 15, 2007
  2. Out of committeeMar 5, 2007
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 2007
  4. Passed HouseApr 6, 2007
  5. GovernorMay 7, 2007
  6. LawMay 7, 2007
Prime sponsor
Phil Rockefeller (D-23)
Introduced
February 15, 2007 in the Senate
Last action
May 7, 2007
Session law
Chapter 342, Laws of 2007
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6044, SSB 6044, E2SSB 6044

AN ACT Relating to derelict vessels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Rockefeller (D-23)

1 co-sponsor (0 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Dan Swecker R-20

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 12, 2007
Version voted on: E2SSB 6044
49 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat32000
Republican17000
How each member voted

Yea (49)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 6, 2007
Version voted on: E2SSB 6044
91 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat62001
Republican29303
How each member voted

Yea (91)

Nay (3)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 20, 2007
Version voted on: E2SSB 6044
46 Yea 2 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat31010
Republican15200
How each member voted

Yea (46)

Absent (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2007*. (E2SSB 6044)
  2. Chapter 342, 2007 Laws. (E2SSB 6044)
  3. Governor signed. (E2SSB 6044)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (E2SSB 6044)
  5. Speaker signed. (E2SSB 6044)
  6. President signed. (E2SSB 6044)
  7. Senate concurred in House amendments. (E2SSB 6044)
  8. Passed final passage; yeas, 46; nays, 2; absent, 1; excused, 0. (E2SSB 6044)
  9. House insists on its position and asks Senate to concur. (E2SSB 6044)
  10. Senate refuses to concur in House amendments. Asks House to recede from amendments. (E2SSB 6044)
  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 91; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 4. (E2SSB 6044)
  12. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 6044)
  13. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (E2SSB 6044)
  14. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 6044)
  15. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 6044)
  16. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 6044)
  17. APP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s) but without amendment(s) by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (E2SSB 6044)
  18. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 6044)
  19. Referred to Appropriations. (E2SSB 6044)
  20. Minority; do not pass. (E2SSB 6044)
  21. AGNR - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SSB 6044)
  22. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee. (E2SSB 6044)
  23. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (E2SSB 6044)
  24. Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SSB 6044)
  25. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SSB 6044)
  26. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SSB 6044)
  27. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SSB 6044)
  28. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6044)
  29. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  30. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SSB 6044)
  31. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6044)
  32. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  33. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SSB 6044)
  34. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SSB 6044)
  35. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SSB 6044)
  36. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6044)
  37. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6044)
  38. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6044)
  39. Minority; without recommendation.
  40. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  41. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  42. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6044)
  43. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6044)
  44. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6044)
  45. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6044)
  46. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6044)
  47. Minority; without recommendation.
  48. Minority; do not pass.
  49. And refer to Ways & Means.
  50. NROR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  51. Referred to Ways & Means.
  52. First reading, referred to Natural Resources, Ocean & Recreation.

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