BILL · 2021–22 SESSION

HB 1707: Flotation device use

Requiring the wearing of personal flotation devices on kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards.

Summary

Requires the wearing of personal flotation devices on kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards, with exceptions.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1707), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor

AN ACT Relating to requiring the wearing of personal flotation devices on kayaks, canoes, and stand-up paddleboards;

No recorded floor votes.

Feb 22, 2022Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 25, 2022Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Jan 20, 2022Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 18, 2022CED - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 18, 2022Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 18, 2022Minority; do not pass.
Jan 18, 2022CED - Majority; do pass.
Jan 10, 2022First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development.
Dec 28, 2021Prefiled for introduction.

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

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