To amend title 46, United States Code, to establish requirements to ensure safe operation of recreational vessels, to require allocation of State recreational boating safety program assistance based on State adoption of laws regarding boating while intoxicated, and for other purposes.
Recreational Boating Safety Improvement Act of 1994 - Amends Federal boating safety law to prohibit a person from operating a recreational vessel under 26 feet in length unless each individual 12 years or younger wears a personal flotation device while on the vessel's deck. Declares that such prohibition shall not be construed to limit a State's authority to establish more stringent requirements for the wearing of personal flotation devices on recreational vessels.
Sets forth a formula for the allocation of State recreational boating safety program funds based upon State adoption of laws prohibiting the operation of recreational vessels while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to submit to specified congressional committees a plan to increase reporting of vessel accidents to appropriate State law enforcement officials. Establishes penalties for violation of reporting requirements.
Declares that any individual operating a recreational vessel in a negligent manner shall complete a boating safety course approved by the Secretary.
Declares that any person operating a recreational vessel in violation of Federal shipping code recreational boating provisions may be ordered to complete a qualified recreational boating safety course.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 624.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E111)
Referred to the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Navigation.
Executive Comment Requested from DOT.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-445.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 247.
Reported by the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries. H. Rept. 103-445.
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Mr. Studds moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1607-1608)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.