Minnesota legislation · 94th Legislature 2025-2026
Minnesota SF4941: Motorized waterfowl boats use authorization in wildlife management areas under certain conditions
Status: In committee, April 7, 2026
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to game and fish; allowing the use of motorized waterfowl boats in wildlife management areas under certain conditions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.133, by adding a subdivision.
From the introduced text, March 26, 2026:
A bill for an act relating to game and fish; allowing the use of motorized waterfowl boats in wildlife management areas under certain conditions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.133, by adding a subdivision. Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.133, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3a.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Motorized waterfowl boats within wildlife management areas.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: A person may use a motorized waterfowl boat during the waterfowl-hunting season in a wildlife management area if the person is:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (3) in a wildlife management area located south of U.S. Highway 10 beginning at the west boundary of the state, thence along U.S. Highway 10 to the east boundary of the state.] new text end Sec. 2. new text begin [ADDED: MOTORIZED WATERFOWL BOAT USE IN FEDERAL WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREAS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: The commissioner of natural resources must notify the United States Fish and Wildlife Service of the ability to use a motorized waterfowl boat in a wildlife management area under Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.133, subdivision 3a, and request that federal regulations for waterfowl production areas …
Sponsors
- Torrey Westrom (R) · primary sponsor
- Steve Green (R)
- Steve Drazkowski (R)
Latest actions
- : Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
- : Introduction and first reading
Common questions
- What is SF4941?
- SF4941 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Motorized waterfowl boats use authorization in wildlife management areas under certain conditions.
- What does SF4941 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to game and fish; allowing the use of motorized waterfowl boats in wildlife management areas under certain conditions; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97A.133, by adding a subdivision.
- What is the status of SF4941?
- In committee as of April 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy (April 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF4941?
- Torrey Westrom (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF4941?
- On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4941&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate
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