Motorboats; means of propulsion, wakesurfing.
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SB 984 — Motorboats; means of propulsion, wakesurfing.
Last action — Enrolled
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Allows a motorboat that is propelled by a means that is below the water line and (a) forward of the transom or (b) an integrated swim platform to be accompanied by a person in the water. Current law allows a motorboat to be accompanied by such a wakesurfer only if the motorboat is propelled by an inboard motor. This bill is identical to
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
10 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment to SB 984 clarifies the rules regarding the operation of personal watercraft near docks and people in the water. It specifically removes certain wording about the propulsion system's position that was previously included, aiming to simplify the regulation. This change matters because it helps to maintain safety on the water by ensuring operators of personal watercraft are aware of their speed limitations in busy areas, without unnecessary technical language.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18105357DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 29.1-744.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motorboats;
984 Senate Amendments in [ ] -- February 6, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-744.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motorboats;
----------[S Patron984] PriorApproved to Engrossment--Senator Cosgrove ---------- Unanimous consent to introduce ---------- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
It shall be unlawful to operate any motorboat, except a personal watercraft, at a speed greater than the slowest possible speed required to maintain steerage and headway when within 50 feet or less of docks, piers, boathouses, boat ramps, or a person in the water, unless such person in the water (i) is being towed by the motorboat or (ii) is accompanying the motorboat, provided that such motorboat is propelled by an inboard motor or a means of propulsion that is [ forward of the transom and ] below the water line [ and forward of (a) the transom or (b) an integrated swim platformplatform. ] .
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB984ER) View text Current html March 07, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18105357D-E html February 06, 2018
- Senate: Presented and ordered printed 18105357D View text html January 22, 2018
Action History
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Enrolled
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Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18105357D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB984E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
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Presented and ordered printed 18105357D
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Unanimous consent to introduce
Sponsors
- Scott A. Surovell · Cosponsor
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
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Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 984 do?
- Allows a motorboat that is propelled by a means that is below the water line and (a) forward of the transom or (b) an integrated swim platform to be accompanied by a person in the water. Current law allows a motorboat to be accompanied by such a wakesurfer only if the motorboat is propelled by an inboard motor. This bill is identical to
- Who sponsors SB 984?
- SB 984 is sponsored by Scott A. Surovell and Cosgrove, John A., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 984?
- This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 984?
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