2002 House Bill 6219 / Public Act 636

Introduced in the House

June 18, 2002

Introduced by Rep. Ray Basham (D-22)

To allow the state to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard to participate in a new national marine vessel safety check program. This program uses a unified set of vessel safety check standards, and a single safety check decal, which is evidence that the vessel is properly equipped.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Nov. 12, 2002

Amendment offered

To adopt a technical wording change which could potentially expand the authority of a peace officer to stop a moving vessel.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Ray Basham (D-22)

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

Nov. 13, 2002

Passed in the House 103 to 0 (details)

In the Senate

Nov. 14, 2002

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs

Dec. 12, 2002

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To allow the state to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Coast Guard to participate in a new national marine vessel safety check program. This program uses a unified set of vessel safety check standards, and a single safety check decal, which is evidence that the vessel is properly equipped.

Signed by Gov. John Engler

Dec. 22, 2002