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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5271

SB 5271: Vessels/abandoned, derelict

Regarding abandoned or derelict vessels.

Summary

  • Makes it a misdemeanor for a person to intentionally, without authorization, cause a vessel to sink, break up, or block navigational channels.
  • Limits civil liability for authorized public entities exercising their authority under the Derelict Vessel Removal Program.
  • Makes other changes to the statutes governing the removal of derelict vessels.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 5271), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 247, Laws of 2011
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2011
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2011
  3. Passed SenateFeb 28, 2011
  4. Passed HouseApr 1, 2011
  5. GovernorMay 3, 2011
  6. LawMay 3, 2011
Prime sponsor
Phil Rockefeller (D-23)
Introduced
January 19, 2011 in the Senate
Last action
May 3, 2011
Session law
Chapter 247, Laws of 2011
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1322
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5271, SSB 5271

AN ACT Relating to abandoned or derelict vessels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Phil Rockefeller (D-23)

12 co-sponsors (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Dan Swecker R-20Kevin Ranker D-40Bob Morton R-7Senator D-35Jerome Delvin R-8Mark Schoesler R-9Debbie Regala D-27Sharon Nelson D-34Karen Fraser D-22Derek Kilmer D-26Paull Shin D-21Adam Kline D-37

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 28, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5271
47 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat27000
Republican20002
How each member voted

Yea (47)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 1, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5271
93 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican39003
How each member voted

Yea (93)

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Senate · Final Passage as Amended by the House

Passed April 21, 2011
Version voted on: SSB 5271
45 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25002
Republican20002
How each member voted
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History

  1. Effective date 7/22/2011. (SSB 5271)
  2. Chapter 247, 2011 Laws. (SSB 5271)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 5271)
  4. President signed. (SSB 5271)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 5271)
  6. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 5271)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 45; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5271)
  8. Senate concurred in House amendments. (SSB 5271)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 5271)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5271)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (SSB 5271)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5271)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5271)
  14. JUDI - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (SSB 5271)
  15. JUDI - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 5271)
  16. First reading, referred to Judiciary. (SSB 5271)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 47; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (SSB 5271)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 5271)
  19. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5271)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5271)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5271)
  24. NRMW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5271)
  25. NRMW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  27. First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Marine Waters.

SB 5271 in other sessions

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