Message from the Recreational Boating Association of Washington.......

Folks,
As you probably heard, the hearing in Olympia for SB 5691 and HB 1848 went well on
Monday afternoon Feb. 9th. We boaters made some good points and were very well
represented and received. We also had good back up from State Parks boating officials

After an extensive meeting today between all parties, we are pleased to announce we have
an agreement in principle on the boating bills- SB 5691 and HB 1848.  Other than the
panel and designated persons, there is no need to attend the hearing Friday morning at
8am.

We may still need legislative support to pass an agreed upon bill and you will hear from
RBAW further on that as details unfold. If you are planning on coming to the RBAW
Legislative Reception on Monday Feb. 17, we will have the latest update there.

Thanks again to all of you who continue to support our legislative efforts for recreational
boating in Washington. Please remember to RSVP if you are coming to Olympia on the
17th.

Good sailing,
David Kutz
RBAW Government Affairs Director