Bill: HB 550, 85(R) - 2017
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Negative |
Author(s)
Ryan Guillen
Bill Caption
Relating to sound-producing devices on vessels.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 550 would amend the Parks and Wildlife Code to require vessels have a flotation device for each person aboard, lights required by the Coast Guard, and now a sound-producing device required by the Coast Guard.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill diminishes our individual liberty and limited government principles by adding a new regulation on what equipment individuals must have aboard their vessel, which is not a the proper role of government. For these reasons we oppose HB 550.
Organizations Supporting
Game Warden Peace Officers Association
