LD1042Introduced in the House
An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for Recreational Purposes to Ensure All Children Under 13 Years of Age Wear United States Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices
Introduced by Allison Hepler, District 49
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Official description
An Act to Require a Person Operating a Watercraft for Recreational Purposes to Ensure All Children Under 13 Years of Age Wear United States Coast Guard Approved Personal Flotation Devices
Where it stands
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
May 27, 2025
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Bill history
Received by the Clerk of the House on March 12, 2025.
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
Refer Approved by Chairs/Leads: REFER TO OTHER
Reported Out: REFER TO OTHER
Report of the Chair-Pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2
Representative HEPLER from the Committee on MARINE RESOURCES Reports a recommendation for a CHANGE OF COMMITEE.
Report was READ and ACCEPTED.
On motion of Representative HEPLER, the Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.
Sent for concurrence.
Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
On motion by Senator Tepler of Sagadahoc for the Committee on Marine Resources REFERRED to the Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, in concurrence.
Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
Work Session Held
Voted: OTP-AM
Reported Out: OTP-AM
CONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAY
Under suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.
The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-233).
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Report READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.
READ ONCE.
Committee Amendment "A" (H-233) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.
Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-233), in concurrence.
Ordered sent down forthwith.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED.
Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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