To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Boating Fees: State Collection and Use
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was recently introduced and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it waits for further committee action.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and helps states manage their budgets more easily, but it still needs to pass through several committees before it can become law.
Key Points
- This bill allows states to add extra fees to your boat registration bill. These fees would pay for things like search and rescue teams, safety programs, and efforts to stop harmful plants and animals from spreading in the water.
- Boat owners would pay these costs at the same time they pay for their boat numbers. This makes it simpler for states to collect money for water safety and environmental protection by combining multiple payments into one.
- The law would require states to spend this money only on things that help boaters. This includes making it easier to get on the water, teaching safety classes, and keeping waterways healthy for everyone to use.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
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