Year: 2024
Resolution Number: 9
Action Taken: Approved
Status: In Progress
Author(s): Bryan Huffman, MD
Sponsor: Bryan Huffman, MD
On behalf of: Ottawa County Delegation
Committee: D (Public Health)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS adopt the following policy supporting water safety in Michigan:MSMS supports (1) early childhood swim lessons for every child in Michigan with the goal of “drown-proofing” the children of our state; (2) the availability of basic water rescue equipment at all public beaches including throw rings and lifejackets; (3) the presence of lifeguards at public beaches in Michigan; and (4) legislative efforts to protect entities that hire lifeguards from liability in a manner similar to good Samaritan laws; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS provide visible support to the efforts of other groups that are working to further MSMS stated policy on water safety issues in Michigan. This support would include vocal support of efforts to improve water safety and adding our support to these groups at legislative hearings in Lansing regarding water safety.
RESOLVED: That MSMS adopt the following policy supporting water safety in Michigan:MSMS supports (1) early childhood swim lessons for every child in Michigan with the goal of “drown-proofing” the children of our state; (2) the availability of basic water rescue equipment at all public beaches including throw rings and lifejackets; (3) the presence of lifeguards at public beaches in Michigan; and (4) legislative efforts to protect entities that hire lifeguards from liability in a manner similar to good Samaritan laws; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS provide visible support to the efforts of other groups that are working to further MSMS stated policy on water safety issues in Michigan. This support would include vocal support of efforts to improve water safety and adding our support to these groups at legislative hearings in Lansing regarding water safety.
Fiscal Note: $1,000-$2,000
Resolution: View PDF for Support for Water Safety
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