Post by yachtsmanwilly on Apr 24, 2010 6:52:22 GMT -5
April 22, 2010
Dear Illinois BoatUS Member,
The Illinois General Assembly and DNR are currently working on legislation that will require adults to wear lifejackets while they are alone underway on boats under 26'. (If you are on a sailboard or fishing with some engine use you are exempt.) But because 96% of the boats in Illinois are less than 26' long, this bill has the potential to touch many people.
BoatUS supports the voluntary use of life jackets and safe boating practices. In a recent survey, many of our members expressed significant concern about the government mandating when and where adults must wear life jackets.
Given the immediacy of this issue in your state, we encourage you to contact your state representative today and tell them how you feel about Senate Bill 3060. This bill has passed the Senate, went through the House Committee Tuesday, and is now on the home stretch headed to a full House vote. Time is of the essence - let your elected officials know how you feel today!
Click here to get your Representative's contact information: tinyurl.com/3a7awnb
For more information:
Bill language: Illinois Senate Bill 3060
Summary of the bill and current status: Bill Summary
The US Coast Guard's National Recreational Boating Statistics: 2008 Report
Page 42 outlines that nationwide less than 25% of the 709 boating deaths were on boats with one occupant. (Illinois had a total of 13 boating fatalities in 2009.)
Please forward this email to your boating friends and clubs so that Illinois boaters learn about this legislative activity this week and have time to let their voices be heard. Thank you for being a BoatUS Member!
Margaret Podlich
Vice President, BoatUS Government Affairs
GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com
703-461-2878 x8363
BoatUS.com/Gov
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Dear Illinois BoatUS Member,
The Illinois General Assembly and DNR are currently working on legislation that will require adults to wear lifejackets while they are alone underway on boats under 26'. (If you are on a sailboard or fishing with some engine use you are exempt.) But because 96% of the boats in Illinois are less than 26' long, this bill has the potential to touch many people.
BoatUS supports the voluntary use of life jackets and safe boating practices. In a recent survey, many of our members expressed significant concern about the government mandating when and where adults must wear life jackets.
Given the immediacy of this issue in your state, we encourage you to contact your state representative today and tell them how you feel about Senate Bill 3060. This bill has passed the Senate, went through the House Committee Tuesday, and is now on the home stretch headed to a full House vote. Time is of the essence - let your elected officials know how you feel today!
Click here to get your Representative's contact information: tinyurl.com/3a7awnb
For more information:
Bill language: Illinois Senate Bill 3060
Summary of the bill and current status: Bill Summary
The US Coast Guard's National Recreational Boating Statistics: 2008 Report
Page 42 outlines that nationwide less than 25% of the 709 boating deaths were on boats with one occupant. (Illinois had a total of 13 boating fatalities in 2009.)
Please forward this email to your boating friends and clubs so that Illinois boaters learn about this legislative activity this week and have time to let their voices be heard. Thank you for being a BoatUS Member!
Margaret Podlich
Vice President, BoatUS Government Affairs
GovtAffairs@BoatUS.com
703-461-2878 x8363
BoatUS.com/Gov
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