SB199Introduced in the Senate
Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund - Eligible Companions
Introduced by Bryan Simonaire, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requiring a grant from the Individuals With Disabilities and Service-Disabled Veterans Boating Fund to provide opportunities to participate in certain water-dependent activities for eligible companions of individuals with disabilities or service-disabled veterans; and defining "eligible companion" as an accompanying family member or direct support professional of an individual with disabilities or of a service-disabled veteran participating in sailing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, or surfing activities.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 654
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
134
Yes
1
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Not Voting |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Finance
Hearing 1/28 at 2:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Finance
Favorable Adopted
Floor Amendment {193825/1 (Senator Simonaire) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (43-0)
Referred Environment and Transportation
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (134-1)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 654
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