SR 81 — SPECIAL DAY/WEEK/MONTH: Designates May 16 through 23, 2026, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

SLS 26RS-671 ORIGINAL Regular Session ENROLLED SENATE RESOLUTION NO.

81 BY SENATOR FOIL SPECIALA DAY/WEEK/MONTH.RESOLUTION To designate May 16 through 23, 2026, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

Designates May 16 through 23, 2026, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

A RESOLUTION To designate May 16 through 23, 2026, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

and WHEREAS, in recognition of the importance of safe boating practices, theon UnitedJune States4, Congress1958, bythe jointUnited resolutionStates approvedCongress, onbyjoint Juneresolution, 4,approvedand 1958, and enacted 36 U.S.C.

and WHEREAS, whilewhen fishing, sailing, or otherwise enjoying Louisiana's beautiful waterways with family or friends, it is essential to follow safe boating practices for everyone's protection;

and WHEREAS, theUnitedStatesthe CoastUnited Guardconsidersoperatoruseofenginecut-offStates switchesCoast toGuard beconsiders importantthe becausewhenuse operatorsareejectedorof fallengine overboard,cut-off theswitchestobeimportantbecausewithoutthem,ifoperatorsareejectedorfalloverboard,the boatboatwill willtypicallycontinueto Pageoperateuntil 1it ofrunsout 2offuel,runsaground,orcollides SLSwith 26RS-671another ORIGINALboat SRor NO.object;

81 typically continue until it runs out of fuel, runs aground, or collides with another boat or object;

and WHEREAS, United States Coast Guard statistics show that drowning was the reportedcausereported cause of death in seventy-six percentpercentof ofrecreationalboatingfatalities recreational boating fatalities in 2024, and that eighty-seven percent of those who drowned were not wearinglife jackets;

and WHEREAS,whileboatsareamarveloussourceofrecreation,unknowledgeableboat operators are a risk to other boaters when theytheydo do not obeytheobey the navigation rules of the road, drink alcohol or take drugs while operating a boat, or choose not to wear a life jacket;

and WHEREAS,boatingknowledgeandskillsareessentialinreducinghumanerrorandPage improving1 judgment;of 2 SR NO.

and81 WHEREAS,ENROLLED boatersWHEREAS,boatingknowledgeandskillsareessentialinreducinghumanerrorand whoimproving recognizejudgment; the risks are more likely to take precautionary measures to protect themselves, their friends, family, and others, underscoring the importance of promoting boating safety education in our state.

and WHEREAS, boaterswhorecognizetheaforementionedrisksaremorelikelyto take precautionarymeasurestoprotectthemselves,theirfriends,family,andothers,underscoring the importance of promoting boating safety education in our state.

ThePRESIDENT originalOF instrumentTHE andSENATE thePage following2 digest, which constitutes no part of the2 legislative instrument, were prepared bySenate Legislative Services.

The keyword, summary, and digest do not constitute part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent.

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1:13(B) and 24:177(E)] DIGEST SR 81 Original 2026 Regular Session Foil Designates May 16 through 23, 2026, as Safe Boating Week in Louisiana.

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