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TN SB0561
TN SB0561AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 69, Chapter 9, relative to operator requirements for boating.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Passed
04/04/2025
04/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, removes the monitoring requirement for boating safety examinations; replaces statutory fees for boating safety certificates and replacement cards with authorization for TWRA to set such fees. - Amends TCA Title 69, Chapter 9.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Tennessee's boating safety regulations by making several key changes to existing law. Specifically, the bill allows the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) to set fees for boating safety certificates and replacement cards, with a maximum fee of $15 for each, instead of having a fixed statutory fee. The bill removes the requirement that boating safety examinations be "monitored", which may simplify the certification process. The boating safety examination must still be approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and the agency, and individuals must still successfully complete such an examination and receive a certificate to legally operate a boat. By giving TWRA more flexibility in setting fees and removing the monitoring requirement, the bill aims to streamline the boating safety certification process while maintaining important safety standards. The changes will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/15/2025 (on 04/29/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0561&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0214.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0530 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0530.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0561.pdf |
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