Virginia 2018 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 751 — Motorboats; means of propulsion, wakesurfing.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 117 (effective 7/1/18)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 7 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Allows a motorboat that is propelled by a means that is below the water line and forward of either the transom or 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

6 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Bill HB 751 clarify how propulsion systems are defined regarding their placement in relation to the boat's structure. Specifically, the updated language indicates that a propulsion system is considered below the water line and can be located forward of either the transom or an integrated swim platform. This matters because it provides clearer guidelines for boat manufacturers and operators, helping to ensure compliance and safety standards in watercraft design.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18101538D HOUSE BILL NO.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 29.1-744.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motorboats;
751 House Amendments in [ ] -- February 6, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact § 29.1-744.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to motorboats;
---------- Patron Prior to Engrossment--Delegate Leftwich ---------- Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 751] Approved   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 platform ] .
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 below the water line and forward of (a) the transom or (b) an integrated swim platform.
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 117 (effective 7/1/18)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 5, 2018

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 26, 2018

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Read third time

  8. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  9. Constitutional reading dispensed

  10. Read third time and passed House (97-Y 0-N)

  11. Printed as engrossed 18101538D-E

  12. Engrossed by House as amended HB751E

  13. Read second time

  14. Passed by for the day

  15. Committee amendments agreed to

  16. Read second time

  17. Read first time

  18. Assigned ACNR sub: Subcommittee #2

  19. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources

  20. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101538D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Read third time and passed House

Passed 97 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 97000
Total 97000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (97)
Member Party Vote
Ayala — Yea
Byron — Yea
Carter — Yea
Collins — Yea
Filler-Corn — Yea
Freitas — Yea
Gooditis — Yea
Habeeb — Yea
Hugo — Yea
Hurst — Yea
Kory — Yea
LaRock — Yea
Landes — Yea
Orrock — Yea
Poindexter — Yea
Rodman — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rush — Yea
Tyler — Yea
Bell, John J. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Jones, J.C. — Yea
Jones, S.C. — Yea
Marshall — Yea
Bulova — Yea
Campbell — Yea
Cline — Yea
Cole — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Fariss — Yea
Gilbert — Yea
Helsel — Yea
Heretick — Yea
Ingram — Yea
James — Yea
Keam — Yea
Levine — Yea
Lindsey — Yea
Miyares — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Murphy — Yea
Peace — Yea
Plum — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Ransone — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Toscano — Yea
Turpin — Yea
Yancey — Yea
Alfonso H. Lopez — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Yea
Betsy B. Carr — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Charniele L. Herring — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
David A. Reid — Yea
Delores L. McQuinn — Yea
Elizabeth R. Guzman — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Garrett McGuire — Yea
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. — Yea
Israel D. O'Quinn — Yea
James A. "Jay" Leftwich — Yea
James W. Morefield — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Joshua E. Thomas — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Kathy K.L. Tran — Yea
Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Kimberly Pope Adams — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Marcus B. Simon — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Michael J. Webert — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Paul E. Krizek — Yea
R. Lee Ware — Yea
Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. — Yea
Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Terry G. Kilgore — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea
Thomas C. Wright, Jr. — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea
Tony O. Wilt — Yea
Vivian E. Watts — Yea
Will Davis — Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 751 do?
Allows a motorboat that is propelled by a means that is below the water line and forward of either the transom or 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 HB 751?
HB 751 is sponsored by Timothy D. Hugo, James A. "Jay" Leftwich, and Barry D. Knight.
What is the current status of HB 751?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 09, 2018. Enacted.
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