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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1245

HB 1245: Derelict & abandoned vessels

Regarding derelict and abandoned vessels in state waters.

Summary

  • Creates future requirements for owners of certain vessels to conduct a marine survey prior to the sale of a vessel.
  • Removes the expiration date on the $1 vessel registration derelict vessel removal surcharge.
  • Requires public entities to survey the seaworthiness of vessels prior to sale.
  • Consolidates certain related appeals at the Pollution Controls Hearing Board.
  • Decriminalizes the failure to register a vessel.
  • Provides certain public entities with warrant authority to board a derelict vessel.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1245), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 291, Laws of 2013
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2013
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2013
  3. Passed HouseMar 7, 2013
  4. Passed SenateApr 12, 2013
  5. GovernorMay 20, 2013
  6. LawMay 20, 2013
Prime sponsor
Drew Hansen (D-23)
Introduced
January 21, 2013 in the House
Last action
May 20, 2013
Session law
Chapter 291, Laws of 2013
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1245, ESHB 1245

AN ACT Relating to derelict and abandoned vessels in state waters;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Drew Hansen (D-23)

22 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Norma Smith R-10Cindy Ryu D-32J.T. Wilcox R-2Marcie Maxwell D-41Judy Warnick R-13Brian Blake D-19Dave Upthegrove D-33Drew MacEwen R-35Kristine Lytton D-40Kevin Van De Wege D-24Dean Takko D-19Maureen Walsh R-16Laurie Jinkins D-27Joe Fitzgibbon D-34Senator D-22Kathy Haigh D-35Dawn Morrell D-25Larry Seaquist D-26Steve Tharinger D-24Zack Hudgins D-11Derek Stanford D-1Dave Hayes R-10

Votes

House · Final Passage

Passed March 7, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1245
96 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat54001
Republican42100
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (1)

Excused (1)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 12, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1245
44 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat25001
Republican19301
How each member voted

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed April 23, 2013
Version voted on: ESHB 1245
95 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55000
Republican40201
How each member voted

Yea (95)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 7/28/2013*. (ESHB 1245)
  2. Chapter 291, 2013 Laws. (ESHB 1245)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1245)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1245)
  5. President signed. (ESHB 1245)
  6. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1245)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 95; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1245)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1245)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 44; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1245)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1245)
  11. Committee amendment adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1245)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1245)
  13. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESHB 1245)
  14. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1245)
  15. NRP - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1245)
  16. First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Parks. (ESHB 1245)
  17. Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1245)
  18. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1245)
  19. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1245)
  20. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1245)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESHB 1245)
  23. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  24. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1245)
  25. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  26. APPG - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1245)
  27. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources. (ESHB 1245)
  28. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1245)
  29. Minority; do not pass.
  30. APPG - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Agriculture & Natural Resources.
  31. APPG - Executive action taken by committee.
  32. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. (ESHB 1245)
  33. Referred to Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government.
  34. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1245)
  35. AGNR - Executive action taken by committee.
  36. AGNR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.

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