Alabama · Senate
Relating to vessels; to amend Sections 33-5-3, 33-5-4, 33-5-5, 33-5-6, 33-5-7, 33-5-8, 33-5-10, 33-5-12, 33-5-15, 33-5-16, 33-5-20, 33-5-21, 33-5-22, 33-5-23, 33-5-25, 33-5-26, 33-5-27, 33-5-28, 33-5-30, 33-5-31, 33-5-32, 33-5-34, 33-5-35, 33-5-36, 33-5-51, 33-5-52, 33-5-53, 33-5-54, 33-5-55, 33-5-56, 33-5-58, 33-5-59, 33-5-60, 33-5-61, 33-5-62, 33-5-63, 33-5-64, 33-5-65, 33-5-66, 33-5-67, 33-5-68, 33-5-69, 33-5-70, 33-5-71, 33-5-72, 33-5-73, 33-5-74, 33-5-75, 33-5-77, 33-5-79, 33-5-81, Code of Alabama 1975, to establish the classification of boating violation as a recognized criminal offense classification and to reclassify various criminal offenses as boating violations and further provide for criminal penalties; to further provide for the requirement to report certain boating accidents; to further provide for the general operational and equipment requirements of a vessel; to further provide for vessel horsepower requirements and the use of engine cut-off switches; to establish the uniform electronic boating traffic ticket and provide for its issuance; to amend Sections 12-12-50, 12-12-51, 12-12-52, 12-12-55, and 12-19-179, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide the district court with jurisdiction over boating violations and further provide for the court costs and fees for boating violations; to amend Section 41-27-6, Code of Alabama 1975, to rename the Marine Police Division within the Department of Public Safety to the Marine Patrol Division; to make nonsubstantive, technical revisions to update the existing code language to current style; to repeal Sections 33-5-22.1, 33-5-29, 33-5-33, and 33-5-78, Code of Alabama 1975; and in connection therewith would have as its purpose or effect the requirement of a new or increased expenditure of local funds within the meaning of Section 111.05 of the Constitution of Alabama of 2022.
Passed
30 Yea
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0 Nay
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5 Other
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By party
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How each member voted (34)
- Greg J. Reed Yes
- Bobby D. Singleton D Not voting
- Kirk Hatcher D Yes
- Linda Coleman-Madison D Yes
- Merika Coleman D Yes
- Robert Stewart D Yes
- Rodger M. Smitherman D Yes
- Vivian Davis Figures D Yes
- William M. Beasley D Not voting
- Andrew Jones R Yes
- April Weaver R Not voting
- Arthur Orr R Yes
- Chris Elliott R Yes
- Clyde Chambliss R Yes
- Dan Roberts R Yes
- David Sessions R Yes
- Donnie Chesteen R Yes
- Garlan Gudger R Yes
- Gerald H. Allen R Yes
- Greg Albritton R Not voting
- J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner R Yes
- Jack W. Williams R Yes
- Jay Hovey R Yes
- Josh Carnley R Yes
- Keith Kelley R Not voting
- Lance Bell R Yes
- Larry Stutts R Yes
- Randy Price R Yes
- Sam Givhan R Yes
- Shay Shelnutt R Yes
- Steve Livingston R Yes
- Tim Melson R Yes
- Tom Butler R Yes
- Will Barfoot R Yes