Relating to small watercraft.
Summary
Increases boating fees and deposits moneys into the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund. Provides that a waterway access permit is required while operating a nonmotorized boat of any length. Creates exceptions.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Jan 13, 2025
Signed Jun 24, 2025
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What changed between versions
A-Engrossed
→
Enrolled
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1 edit
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Jun 24, 2025
MINOR
The bill was finalized as Enrolled legislation with minor formatting changes to the header and sponsorship information. The substantive policy content regarding boat fees and permit requirements remained unchanged from the A-Engrossed version.
TECHNICAL
Header changed from 'A-Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' and sponsorship details were reformatted to match official enrolled bill standards.
Floor votes · House May 22, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
29
Key actions
9
Committee
8
Jun 24, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
lower
Jun 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Jun 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Anderson, Frederick. Passed.
upper
May 29, 2025
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass the A-Eng. bill.
upper
May 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means.
upper
May 27, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third reading. Carried by Helm. Passed.
lower
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass.
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Returned to Full Committee.
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Subcommittee On Natural Resources.
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.
lower
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
4 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Gorsek
DDemocratic
P
Ken Helm
DDemocratic
P
Mark Owens
RRepublican
P
Susan McLain
DDemocratic
Co
Annessa Hartman
DDemocratic
Co
Bobby Levy
RRepublican
Co
Farrah Chaichi
DDemocratic
Co
Jeff Golden
DDemocratic
Co
Jules Walters
DDemocratic
Co
Lew Frederick
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Gamba
DDemocratic
Co
Tom Andersen
DDemocratic
Co
Wlnsvey Campos
DDemocratic
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