Anchoring Limitation Areas

The "Anchoring Limitation Areas" bill aims to establish restricted zones where anchoring of vessels is prohibited in order to protect sensitive marine environments, underwater infrastructure, and public safety. The bill outlines specific areas where anchoring will be limited or prohibited, along with penalties for violations. This legislation seeks to prevent damage to ecosystems, safeguard critical infrastructure, and enhance overall maritime safety in designated waterways.

• 2023-11-13: Filed

• 2023-11-22: Referred to Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

• 2023-11-22: Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee

• 2023-11-22: Now in Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

• 2023-12-05: Added to Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee agenda

• 2023-12-12: Favorable with CS by Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

• 2023-12-13: Reported out of Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee

• 2023-12-13: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

• 2023-12-13: CS Filed

• 2023-12-18: Referred to Infrastructure Strategies Committee

• 2023-12-18: Now in Infrastructure Strategies Committee

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

• 2024-01-11: Added to Infrastructure Strategies Committee agenda

• 2024-01-16: Favorable with CS by Infrastructure Strategies Committee

• 2024-01-16: Reported out of Infrastructure Strategies Committee

• 2024-01-16: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

• 2024-01-16: CS Filed

• 2024-01-17: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

• 2024-01-18: Bill referred to House Calendar

• 2024-01-18: Added to Second Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-26: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/29/2024)

• 2024-02-29: Read 2nd time

• 2024-02-29: Amendment 699785 adopted

• 2024-02-29: Added to Third Reading Calendar

• 2024-02-29: Read 3rd time

• 2024-02-29: CS passed as amended; YEAS 105, NAYS 2

• 2024-02-29: In Messages

• 2024-03-01: Referred to Rules

• 2024-03-01: Received

• 2024-03-04: Withdrawn from Rules

• 2024-03-04: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

• 2024-03-04: Substituted for CS/CS/SB 192

• 2024-03-04: Read 2nd time

• 2024-03-04: Read 3rd time

• 2024-03-04: CS passed; YEAS 40 NAYS 0

• 2024-03-04: In Messages

• 2024-03-04: Ordered enrolled

• 2024-04-25: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

• 2024-05-10: Approved by Governor

• 2024-05-13: Chapter No. 2024-174