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MN SF2780

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/22/2010

Primary Sponsor

Mark Olson

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Memorializes Congress to enact legislation requiring the U.S. Coast Guard to develop licensing standards appropriate for smaller vessels operating on inland waters
  • Requests interim enforcement procedures that address safety issues without penalizing small vessel operators for regulations designed for ocean vessels
  • Notes Minnesota's leisure and hospitality industry generates $11.2 billion annually, accounts for 16 percent of state sales tax, and supports over 245,000 jobs
  • Identifies that Minnesota has over 500 fishing guides and hundreds of resorts offering boat and pontoon rides using 16- to 20-foot outboard boats incompatible with current "six-pack" licensing requirements
  • Directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to transmit copies to the President, Congress members, Senate leadership, House leadership, and the U.S. Coast Guard Commandant

Legislative Description

Resolution urging Congress to effect change in United States Coast Guard law relating to fishing guides

Last Action

Senate: Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Administration

3/4/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration3/4/2010
Environment and Natural Resources2/22/2010

Full Bill Text

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