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2011 House Bill 4848: Expand boat and watercraft regulations
Public Act 60 of 2012
Introduced by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine R-Richmond on June 30, 2011
To authorize enhanced penalties for the crime of “fleeing and eluding” a law enforcement officer when committed by the operator of a boat in a “no wake” zone, and impose a five-year boat-driving suspension for fleeing and eluding. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on June 30, 2011
Reported in the House on November 1, 2011
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the House on November 10, 2011
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on November 10, 2011
Amendment offered by Rep. Andrea LaFontaine R-Richmond on November 10, 2011
To name the proposed law after a particular individual.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the House on November 10, 2011
Received in the Senate on November 30, 2011
Referred to the Senate Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Committee on November 30, 2011
Reported in the Senate on February 14, 2012
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Amendment offered in the Senate on February 23, 2012
To move back the date the bill goes into effect.
The amendment passed by voice vote in the Senate on February 23, 2012
Received in the House on February 29, 2012
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder on March 22, 2012