Maine legislation · 132nd Legislature
Maine LD173: An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements
Status: Failed, June 5, 2025
What the bill says
An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Fees for Operating Watercraft' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
From the engrossed text:
An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Fees for Operating Watercraft' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: 'Sec. 1. 12 MRSA §10206, sub-§3, ¶C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 612, §1, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: Prior to January 1, 2020, the fees outlined in section 13056, subsection 8, paragraphs A and B for watercraft operating on inland waters of the State each include a $10 fee for invasive species prevention and control. Beginning January 1, 2020, the fees outlined in section 13056, subsection 8, paragraphs A and B for watercraft operating on inland waters of the State each include a $15 fee for invasive species prevention and control. Beginning January 1, 2025, the fees outlined in section 13056, subsection 8, paragraphs A and B for watercraft operating on inland waters of the State each include a $25 fee for invasive species prevention and control. Beginning January 1, 2026, the fees outlined in section 13056, subsection 8, paragraph A, subparagraph (1-A) for watercraft operating on inland waters of the State each include a $10 fee for invasive species prevention and control. Beginning January …
Sponsors
- Stephen Wood (R, 92) · primary sponsor
- Gary Drinkwater (R, 27)
- Richard Mason (R, 97)
- James Thorne (R, 35)
Latest actions
- : Reports ReadOn motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
- : Reports READ.On motion of Representative ROBERTS of South Berwick, the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report was ACCEPTED.ROLL CALL NO. 325(Yeas 73 - Nays 70 - Absent 8 - Excused 0)Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
- : Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
- : The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE in concurrence
- : Committee on Inland Fisheries and Wildlife suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
Votes
- House RC #325: ACC MIN OUGHT NOT TO PASS REP (June 4, 2025): 73 yea, 70 nay, passed
Subjects: RECREATION, Legislature, REGISTRATION, Senate, WATERCRAFT, Other
Common questions
- What is LD173?
- LD173 is a bill in the Maine Legislature (132nd Legislature): An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements.
- What does LD173 do?
- In its own words: An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements" Amend the bill by striking out the title and substituting the following: 'An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Fees for Operating Watercraft' Amend the bill by striking out everything after the enacting clause and inserting the following: '.
- What is the status of LD173?
- Failed as of June 5, 2025. Latest action: Reports ReadOn motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence. Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD) (June 5, 2025).
- Who sponsored LD173?
- Stephen Wood (R, 92), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for LD173?
- On the Maine Legislature website: https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=173&snum=132
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