2011 House Bill 5164 / 2012 Public Act 249

Revise government inspections of rental boats

Introduced in the House

Nov. 10, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

To require rental boats to get government inspections annually, except for non-motorized canoes, kayaks or rafts, which would be subject to inspection every three years.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation

May 1, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 10, 2012

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that eliminates inspections for non-motorized rental boats.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Peter Pettalia (R-106)

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To eliminate a requirement that rental boats that are non-motorized, including canoes, kayaks or rafts, must get government inspections. The bill would slightly increase the fees for annual rental motorboat inspections, and revise other details of boat rental regulations.

Received in the Senate

May 15, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

May 29, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 13, 2012

Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)

To eliminate a requirement that rental boats that are non-motorized, including canoes, kayaks or rafts, must get government inspections. The bill would slightly increase the fees for annual rental motorboat inspections, and revise other details of boat rental regulations.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 25, 2012