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Boaters and hunting advocates oppose blanket adult life‑vest mandate during Senate Transportation hearing
Summary
Public testimony urged caution on a universal adult life‑vest requirement, citing hunting and bow‑fishing practicalities; committee members pressed witnesses on drowning risks and the possibility of targeted exemptions or age adjustments.
During the same Senate Transportation meeting, public commenters testified on separate legislation proposing broader life‑vest requirements. Mike Covey, executive director of the Contributions Coalition, objected to a blanket adult mandate, saying it would impose impractical constraints on activities such as bow‑fishing and duck hunting in shallow waters. "It's an unreasonable…
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