Relates to registration fees for snowmobiles to be used on frozen bodies of water for sport fishing or for access to hunting or trapping lands solely
This bill exempts snowmobiles registered solely for sport fishing on frozen water or access to hunting/trapping lands from standard registration fees and additional fees under other laws. It requires a distinct color registration sticker for these snowmobiles and imposes a $200 fine for operating them for other purposes. The policy directly affects snowmobile owners using vehicles for these specific winter activities on frozen water, not general recreational use. The bill creates a new registration category with defined eligibility and enforcement rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Barclay
RRepublican
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Brian Manktelow
RRepublican
Co
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
John Lemondes
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Karl Brabenec
RRepublican
Co
Ken Blankenbush
RRepublican
Co
Phil Palmesano
RRepublican
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