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Minutes for SB142 - Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources
Short Title
Requiring coast guard-approved personal flotation devices as prescribed by the secretary of wildlife, parks and tourism in rules and regulations.
Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 23, 2021
Chairperson Kerschen opened the hearing on SB142.
Tamera Lawrence of the Revisor of Statutes Office explained the bill.
Brad Loveless spoke in support of the bill. He explained to the committee that a change in the statute regarding personal flotation devices is necessary because current federally approved personal flotation devices are not legal in Kansas until this statute and accompanying regulations are changed. (Attachment 1)
Brian Sloop presented neutral testimony on the bill. However he did express some concerns with the bill. One concern he had is the practice of defaulting law making to a regulatory agency as a legislative process. Another concern was language that under Kansas law requires children under 13 to wear a life jacket any time they are on board a vessel, even when they are sleeping. He suggested substituting "aboard" for underway and not in an enclosed cabin". (Attachment 2)
After a brief discussion, Chairperson Kerschen closed the hearing on SB142 and adjourned the meeting at 9:30.
