SB 368 Oklahoma Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Oklahoma Vessel and Motor Registration Act; modifying certain definition. Effective date.

SB 368 updates definitions in Oklahoma's vessel registration law to clarify terms like "boat livery," "canoe," and "Service Oklahoma." It specifically adds that "Service Oklahoma" includes tribal registration agencies for federally recognized tribes in the state. This affects boat owners, dealers, and tribal entities handling vessel registrations by standardizing how tribal agencies interact with the state system. The bill streamlines registration processes without creating new fees or restrictions, focusing solely on clarifying existing statutory language.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 Signed May 19, 2025
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What changed between versions

Floor (House) Floor (Senate) · 3 edits
MINOR
This bill updates the Oklahoma Vessel and Motor Registration Act by adding new definitions for 'Kiteboard' and modifying the definition of 'Kayak' to include propulsion methods like hand cranks and pedals. These changes expand the regulatory scope to include kiteboarding equipment and clarify how kayaks are propelled, ensuring these items fall under the state's vessel registration requirements.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of the Oklahoma Vessel and Motor Registration Act to include kiteboards and clarifies kayak propulsion methods, bringing these items under state registration rules.
DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'Kiteboard' to include vessels similar to surfboards with or without foot straps or bindings.

Modified the definition of 'Kayak' to include propulsion by hand cranks or pedals in addition to double-bladed paddles.

TECHNICAL

Changed document header from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and updated page numbering format.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2025 · House May 8, 2025

How they voted

490
Passed
Total votes 49
Feb 24, 2025
D Democratic9
9 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican40
40 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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

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