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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to watercraft; reducing watercraft licensing fees; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 86B.415, subdivisions 1, 1a, 2, 3, 4, 5; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 86B.005, subdivision 11a.
AI Summary
This bill reduces the licensing fees for various types of watercraft in Minnesota, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. Specifically, it lowers the fees for watercraft 19 feet or less in length, including personal watercraft, sailboats, and smaller vessels used for specific purposes like rental or safety education. It also reduces the fees for larger watercraft over 19 feet, as well as those used for commercial hire with an operator. Additionally, the bill decreases the fee for a dealer's license, which covers watercraft owned by dealers. A repealed section of law, "Other commercial operation," which defined the use of a watercraft for work rather than recreation to transport equipment, goods, and materials on public waters, is also removed.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Isaac Schultz (R)*,
Keith Allen (R),
Jeff Backer (R),
Matt Bliss (R),
James Gordon (R),
Krista Knudsen (R),
Nathan Nelson (R),
Bernie Perryman (R),
Roger Skraba (R),
Natalie Zeleznikar (R),
Last Action
Author added Allen (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3669/ |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/3669/versions/0/pdf/ |
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