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This Week in GeorgiaGov: Boating
Visiting Georgia's Lakes
Fishing? Swimming? Boating? Yes please! First, here's a little background on Georgia's lakes.
New Boating Education Requirements Taking Place July 1st
Georgia boaters will be required to take education courses before operating a boat.
The Legislative Process: SB 136 Signed By Governor Deal
At the start of the legislative session, Governor Deal addressed the need for increased attention to public safety on Georgia’s waterways. Senate Bill 136 does exactly that.
The Legislative Process: SB 136 Passes the House
In a 146-17 vote the Georgia House of Representatives passed SB 136, a measure to lower the legal intoxication limit for boaters and hunters.
The Legislative Process: SB 136 Goes to the House
The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would make it a crime to pilot a boat with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher and increase penalties for those caught boating drunk.
The Legislative Process: Boating Safety in Georgia
To combat several incidences of boating while intoxicated on Lake Lanier recently, Governor Nathan Deal and several state legislators are working to strengthen public safety on the waterways.