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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 6528

SB 6528: Derelict vessel prevention

Concerning the prevention of derelict vessels.

Summary

  • Changes the minimum vessel length that triggers requirements related to inspections and marine insurance before ownership of certain vessels may be transferred.
  • Provides certain Department of Natural Resources (DNR) staff with the authority to issue tickets by mail for the purpose of enforcing vessel registration requirements.
  • Authorizes the DNR to issue grants to local law enforcement agencies to compensate them for time and equipment needed to enforce vessel registration and aquatic laws as related to the Derelict Vessel Removal Program (DVRP).
  • Authorizes the DNR to carry out a pilot project for the purpose of testing possible recycling streams for wood and fiberglass recovered from derelict vessels.
  • Removes the limitation that the DNR may spend no more than $200,000 per biennium to carry out the DVRP.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SSB 6528), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 324, Laws of 2020
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2020
  4. Passed HouseMar 5, 2020
  5. Partly vetoedApr 1, 2020
  6. LawApr 1, 2020
Prime sponsor
Liz Lovelett (D-40)
Introduced
January 21, 2020 in the Senate
Last action
April 1, 2020
Session law
Chapter 324, Laws of 2020
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 2769
Budget
Makes appropriations · Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6528, SSB 6528, 2SSB 6528

AN ACT Relating to the prevention of derelict vessels;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Liz Lovelett (D-40)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

John McCoy D-38Dean Takko D-19Senator D-47Bob Hasegawa D-11Christine Rolfes D-23Kevin Van De Wege D-24Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 18, 2020
Version voted on: 2SSB 6528
48 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican19001
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 5, 2020
Version voted on: 2SSB 6528
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56001
Republican41000
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2020. (2SSB 6528)
  2. Chapter 324, 2020 Laws PV. (2SSB 6528)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (2SSB 6528)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (2SSB 6528)
  5. Speaker signed. (2SSB 6528)
  6. President signed. (2SSB 6528)
  7. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (2SSB 6528)
  8. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 6528)
  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 6528)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (2SSB 6528)
  11. APP - Majority; do pass. (2SSB 6528)
  12. Referred to Appropriations. (2SSB 6528)
  13. RDAN - Majority; do pass. (2SSB 6528)
  14. First reading, referred to Rural Development, Agriculture, & Natural Resources. (2SSB 6528)
  15. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 6528)
  16. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 6528)
  17. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 6528)
  18. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6528)
  19. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  20. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 6528)
  21. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 6528)
  22. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  23. Minority; do not pass. (2SSB 6528)
  24. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 6528)
  25. Minority; without recommendation. (2SSB 6528)
  26. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 6528)
  27. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6528)
  28. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6528)
  29. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6528)
  30. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6528)
  31. Minority; do not pass.
  32. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. Minority; without recommendation.
  34. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  35. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6528)
  36. Referred to Ways & Means.
  37. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6528)
  38. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6528)
  39. And refer to Ways & Means.
  40. AWNP - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  41. First reading, referred to Agriculture, Water, Natural Resources & Parks.

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