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BILL · 2013–14 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5663

SB 5663: 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 authorized public entities (APEs) 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 all APEs, and the Department of Ecology, with the authority to board a derelict vessel.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Analysis 2013 (ESSB 5663), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 7, 2013
  2. Out of committeeMar 1, 2013
  3. Passed SenateMar 8, 2013
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Kirk Pearson (R-39)
Introduced
February 7, 2013 in the Senate
Last action
March 3, 2014
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5663, ESSB 5663

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Kirk Pearson (R-39)

10 co-sponsors (6 Democrats, 4 Republicans)

Kevin Ranker D-40Rodney Tom D-48Christine Rolfes D-23Mike Hewitt R-16Senator D-35Brian Hatfield D-19Barbara Bailey R-10Linda Evans Parlette R-12Adam Kline D-37Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 8, 2013
Version voted on: ESSB 5663
45 Yea 4 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26000
Republican19400
How each member voted
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History

  1. Senate Rules "X" file. (ESSB 5663)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5663)
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESSB 5663)
  4. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESSB 5663)
  5. First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report). (ESSB 5663)
  6. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 4; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESSB 5663)
  7. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESSB 5663)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESSB 5663)
  9. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESSB 5663)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESSB 5663)
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  12. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESSB 5663)
  14. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Natural Resources & Parks. (ESSB 5663)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Natural Resources & Parks.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESSB 5663)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5663)
  19. Referred to Ways & Means. (ESSB 5663)
  20. Referred to Ways & Means.
  21. And refer to Ways & Means.
  22. NRP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. First reading, referred to Natural Resources & Parks.
  24. Held on first reading.

SB 5663 in other sessions

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