Sunset Water Vessel Registration Program
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the continuation of the vessel registration program.
Bill Summary:
Sunset Process - House Agriculture, Water, and Natural Resources Committee. The bill continues the registration program for vessels until September 1, 2036.
The bill also makes changes to definitions of 'vessel' and adds a definition of 'vessel livery'.
Current law requires that the records of a vessel livery related to hired vessels be preserved for at least 30 days after the vessel is to be returned to the vessel livery. The bill extends this period to 3 years after the vessel is to be returned to the vessel livery.
Current law provides that an individual who violates provisions related to the minimum age of motorboat operators is subject to a fine of $100. The bill changes 'individual' to 'person'.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/06/2026 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 26-1197 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 10-1. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 26-1197, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | Third Reading | BILL |
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10
NO
0
OTHER
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Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | L.001 | HOU Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture & Natural Resources |
| 03/25/2026 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/24/2026 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 03/20/2026 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/05/2026 | House | House Committee on Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 02/11/2026 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Agriculture, Water & Natural Resources |
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