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House rejects water-skiing bill after safety and interpretation debate
Summary
Lawmakers debated House Bill 569, a measure to expand water-skiing areas and allow a single driver and skier under safety conditions. Opponents raised concerns about outboard motors, platform requirements on older boats and overall safety; the bill failed on the floor.
The Idaho House on Feb. 11 debated and ultimately declined to pass House Bill 569, a proposal that would have expanded where and under what conditions a single driver could tow a water skier. The bill drew extended questioning on safety and on whether its language would unintentionally ban common outboard motor configurations.
Representative (presenter, S12) described HB 569 as a narrowly tailored measure requested by a water-skiing club to "open up our lakes" and allow skiers more room outside slalom courses. The sponsor said the…
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