Bill > HB629

This bill establishes new funding mechanisms to support the operation, maintenance, and repair of state dams by introducing an annual assessment of $1.58 per linear foot on taxable waterfronts adjacent to state-owned dams, with the collected funds to be deposited into the dam maintenance fund. Additionally, it adds a $5 fee to each boater registration, with these funds also directed to the dam maintenance fund. The bill also revises existing dam registration fees based on hazard potential, ranging from $400 for low hazard to $1,500 for high hazard, with exemptions for non-menace dams. These provisions aim to ensure the ongoing upkeep and safety of state dams, with the new fees becoming effective on July 1, 2025.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

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