Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB429: BOATS/BOATING: Provides for registration of certain boats. (8/1/26)
Status: Signed into law, May 22, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 34:851.20(C), relative to boat registration; to provide for the issuance of certificates of number and decal for certain boats; to provide for applications and required documentation; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 34:851.20(C), relative to boat registration; to provide for the issuance of certificates of number and decal for certain boats; to provide for applications and required documentation; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 34:851.20(C) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §851.20. Identification number * * * C. (1) Should the ownership of a motorboat, houseboat, or sailboat change, a new application form with a five dollar fee shall be filed with the commission, along with the registration fee required by this Section, and a new certificate of number and a decal, valid for three years, shall be awarded in the same manner as provided for in an original award of number. (2)(a) An application for a certificate of number may be filed by the possessor of a motorboat, houseboat, or sailboat with a certificate of number that has lapsed for at least five years. The possessor shall submit an affidavit stating the following: Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-727 ORIGINAL SB NO. (i) Notice of the application has been provided by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last holder of a …
Sponsors
- Lambert, Eddie (R, 18) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date 8/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 388.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Received from the House without amendments.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 79, nays 10. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/13/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments.
Votes
- House Vote on SB 429, FINAL PASSAGE (#1286) (May 13, 2026): 79 yea, 10 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 429, FINAL PASSAGE (#323) (April 14, 2026): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB429?
- SB429 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): BOATS/BOATING: Provides for registration of certain boats. (8/1/26).
- What does SB429 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 34:851.20(C), relative to boat registration; to provide for the issuance of certificates of number and decal for certain boats; to provide for applications and required documentation; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB429?
- Signed into law as of May 22, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (May 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB429?
- Lambert, Eddie (R, 18).
- Where is the official record for SB429?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB429
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