2002 House Bill 6203

Introduced in the House

June 13, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Bob Brown (D-16)

To require licensure of sports camps, defined as a camp conducted for more than four school-age children who are away from their parents, for at least three consecutive overnight stays within a 14-day period. Under current law the threshold for other camps is five or more days within a 14-day period, and sports camps are not covered. The bill would lower this threshold to three days. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6202 to 6205.

Referred to the Committee on Families and Childrens Services

June 19, 2002

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with a version recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. These changes do not affect the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 3, 2002

Amendment offered by Rep. Bob Brown (D-16)

To revise the amount of time spent by children away from parents that would place a camp (other than a sports camp) under the mandates of the bill, from from three or more in a 14 day period to five days.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 98 to 2 (details)

To require licensure of sports camps, defined as a camp conducted for more than four school-age children who are away from their parents, for at least three consecutive overnight stays within a 14-day period. Under current law the threshold for other camps is five or more days within a 14-day period, and sports camps are not covered. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 6202 to 6205.

In the Senate

July 9, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Families, Mental Health, and Human Services