2007 House Bill 4794

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Introduced in the House

May 17, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To prohibit the operation of watercraft by an individual under the influence of or visibly impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance. The bill adds to existing prohibitions against drunk watercraft operators, and also lowers the blood-alcohol-content (BAC) threshold for watercraft operation to .08 grams per 100 milliliters.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

June 6, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 12, 2007

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details, but does not change its substance. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more changes.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Paul Condino (D-35)

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

The substitute passed by voice vote

June 13, 2007

Amendment offered by Reps. Paul Condino (D-35) and Tonya Schuitmaker (R-80)

To clarify a reference in the bill to another statute.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 102 to 6 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary