Bill
Bill > SF4215
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Introduced
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
In Committee
03/09/2026
03/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to natural resources; modifying motorboat operator provisions; modifying game and fish license, reporting, and penalty provisions; creating penalties for false statements and alterations of certain applications, licenses, permits, and registrations; modifying invasive species provisions; requiring off-road vehicle state trail pass to be available for inspection; modifying provisions for annual reports on water use; eliminating lake trout expanded assessment harvest; providing criminal penalties; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 84.8035, subdivision 1; 84.82, by adding a subdivision; 84.8205, by adding a subdivision; 84D.01, by adding a subdivision; 84D.05, subdivision 1; 85.053, by adding a subdivision; 86B.30, subdivision 4; 86B.303, subdivision 2; 86B.306, subdivision 1; 97A.311, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 97A.411, by adding a subdivision; 97A.485, subdivision 6; 97C.417; 97C.835, subdivision 2; 103G.291, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 84; 85; 86B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97C.836.
AI Summary
This bill makes several changes to laws concerning natural resources, including motorboat operation, fishing licenses, off-road vehicles, and water use. It introduces penalties for misrepresenting information on applications for various permits and licenses, and for using altered or fraudulent documents, with violations ranging from misdemeanors to gross misdemeanors depending on the offense and whether a dealer is involved. The bill also clarifies requirements for off-road vehicle state trail passes, making them available for inspection and linking their implementation to the electronic license system. It modifies rules for young motorboat operators, requiring them to be older or have supervision for certain horsepower limits, and updates requirements for motorboat rental businesses. Additionally, the bill expands the types of invasive carp that must be reported when caught and allows for the commercial fishing of burbot in Lake Superior, while repealing provisions related to an expanded assessment harvest of lake trout.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy (15:00:00 3/26/2026 ) (on 03/26/2026)
Taxonomy
Agriculture
- ‐ Fisheries and Fishing
Environment
- ‐ Species and Forest Protection
Public Lands and Water Management
- ‐ National Parks, Memorials, Historic Sites, and Recreation
- ‐ Waterways and Flood Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/4215/ | 03/06/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/SF/4215/versions/0/pdf/ | 03/06/2026 |
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