Introduced
by
To expand the allowable types of personal flotation devices that children age 12 and under must wear when riding on or being towed behind a personal watercraft, to include type III life vests. Current law only allows type I or type II devices for children. These are designed to turn some or all unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water. Type III devices are designed to keep a conscious person in a vertical or slightly backward position.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that also requires the Department of Natural Resources to file an annual report to the legislature on the use of personal watercraft, the types of personal flotation devices that were being used, and the injuries that resulted.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Great Lakes and Tourism
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 105 to 0 (details)
To expand the allowable types of personal flotation devices that children age 12 and under must wear when riding on or being towed behind a personal watercraft, to include type III life vests. Current law only allows type I or type II devices for children. These are designed to turn some or all unconscious wearers to a face-up position in the water. Type III devices are designed to keep a conscious person in a vertical or slightly backward position.
