Oklahoma Vessel and Motor Registration Act; modifying certain definition. Effective date.
SB 368 updates definitions in Oklahoma's vessel and motor registration law to clarify terms for users and businesses. It defines key terms like "boat livery" (businesses renting vessels for profit), "canoe" (a vessel propelled solely by a paddle), and "Service Oklahoma" (including tribal registration agencies). The bill also clarifies terms such as "Certificate of documentation" (U.S. Coast Guard proof of ownership) and "documented vessel" (requiring state registration decals). This technical update affects vessel owners, rental businesses, and tribal agencies handling registrations, without changing registration requirements or fees.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action May 19, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to update definitions in the Oklahoma Vessel and Motor Registration Act. The most significant change is the addition of a new definition for 'Kiteboard' to include it within the regulatory framework. The bill also reorganized the document structure from House to Senate floor version format.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded to include kiteboards as vessels subject to registration requirements.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for 'Kiteboard' to include it within the vessel registration act.
Added 'Kiteboard' definition specifying it is a vessel similar to a surfboard with or without foot straps or bindings.
Reorganized document structure from House floor version to Senate floor version format.
Adjusted line numbering and formatting throughout the document to reflect Senate floor version.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
23
Key actions
6
Committee
6
May 8, 2025
Committee
Referred for enrollment
upper
May 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 86 Nays: 1
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
Referred to Public Safety
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Engrossed to House
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Measure passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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