BILL · 2013–14 SESSION

SB 5546: Floatation devices

Concerning floatation devices on state-owned aquatic lands and in state waters.

Summary

Prohibits the installation of polystyrene foam on a dock, buoy, float, or other floatation device unless the foam is encapsulated by a protective covering or is designed to prevent the polystyrene from disintegrating into the waters of the state. Requires existing installations of nonencapsulated polystyrene foam to be removed or replaced by January 1, 2015.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to floatation devices on state-owned aquatic lands and in state waters;

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

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

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