2010 Senate Bill 1482 / Public Act 298

Exempt rowing shells from life vest mandate

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 8, 2010

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To exempt crew teams (rowing competitors) from the law requiring boats to have a life preserver for each occupant. The exemption would only apply if another boat carrying the required life vests was within 100 feet of the rowing shell or scull.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Nov. 9, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To exempt crew teams (rowing competitors) from the law requiring boats to have a life preserver for each occupant. The exemption would only apply if another boat carrying the required life vests was within 100 feet of the rowing shell or scull.

Received in the House

Nov. 9, 2010

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

Nov. 30, 2010

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 101 to 0 (details)

To exempt crew teams (rowing competitors) from the law requiring boats to have a life preserver for each occupant. The exemption would only apply if another boat carrying the required life vests was within 100 feet of the rowing shell or scull.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Dec. 16, 2010