8. Extension. If the study group requires a limited extension of time to complete its study and make its report, it may apply to the Legislative Council, which may grant an extension.

10. Study group budget. The chairs of the study group, with assistance from the study group staff, shall administer the study group's budget. Within 10 days after its first meeting, the study group shall present a work plan and proposed budget to the Legislative Council for its approval. The study group may not incur expenses that would result in the study group's exceeding its approved budget. Upon request from the study group, the Executive Director of the Legislative Council shall promptly provide the study group chairs and staff with a status report on the study group budget, expenditures incurred and paid and available funds.

SUMMARY

This bill requires a boating safety course approved by the Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for any children's summer camp or recreation program personnel who will be operating a motorboat carrying a child or children. The bill requires the commissioner to adopt rules requiring that motorboats be equipped with horns or other sound-making devices, establishing reduced speed zones near children's summer camps and establishing a training program for volunteer boating safety instructors. The bill also establishes the 7- member Boating Safety Study Group to review issues surrounding boating safety on the State's inland waters.