b'LEGISLATIVE REPORT:SENATE APPROVES LEGISLATIVEDuck Boat Safety Enhancement ActED WELCH // PVA LEGISLATIVE DIRECTORO nDecember10,2020,thefullU.S.too long to act.The tragedy in Missouri mayWithonlydaysremainingforlegislative Senate approved an amended versionhave been one of the more recent duck boatactivity in the lame duck 116th Congress, it ofS.1031,the DuckBoatSafetytragedies, but is far from the first. is unclear whether the House will take up the Enhancement Act of 2020. The sponsor islegislation.The newly-elected 117thCongress Senator Josh Hawley, Republican of Missouri. Truth be told, it haswill convene on January 3, 2021. If S. 1031 has Introduction of the legislation was promptednot received final action in 2020, it will have to taken this body farbe reintroduced anew.by the sinking of the amphibious vehicle Stretch Duck7onTableRockLakenearBranson,too long to act.TheHERE ARE KEY FEATURES OF S. 1031, MO, on July 19, 2018.The casualty occurredtragedy in MissouriAS AMENDED.as the vessel attempted to return to shore upon the onset of a severe frontal system with highmay have been one of ItwillapplytoCoastGuard-inspected winds.There were 17 fatalities. the more recent duckamphibiousvehiclesthatoperateonfederal waters,butnottoamphibiousvehiclesthat The Senate approved the bill unanimously andboat tragedies, but isoperate solely on state waters.withperfunctorydebate.Theonlyspeaker wasSenatorHawley.Inbriefremarks,hefar from the first.Anamphibiousvehiclenotincompliance said, Truth be told, it has taken this body farwith the interim requirements described below LET ASSUREDPARTNERS MCM MANAGEYOUR INSURANCE SO YOU CANFOCUS ON YOUR VOYAGEAssuredPartners MCM is a leading independent insurance brokerage based in the Pacic Northwest. Our marine practice group has more than 100 years of combined experience placing insurance and managing the marine industrys unique risks.Whether were working with vessel operators, builders, repair facilities or suppliers, we create specialized solutions that meet each clients needs.AssuredPartners MCMContact: Damon L. NasmanDirect Line: 206.262.6375Damon.Nasman@assuredpartners.comwww.assuredpartnersmcm.comLEGISLATIVE REPORT 32 FOGHORN'