Missouri HB2885: Requires all proceeds from boating registrations to be deposited in the water patrol division fund and used exclusively for the water patrol division

What the bill says

From the engrossed text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION [PERFECTED] HOUSE BILL NO. 2885 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE HOVIS. 6206H.02P JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 306.030 and 306.127, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof two new sections relating to the water patrol division. Section A. Sections 306.030 and 306.127, RSMo, are repealed and two new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 306.030 and 306.127, to read as follows: 306.030. 1. The owner of each vessel requiring numbering by this state shall file an application for number with the department of revenue on forms provided by it. The application shall contain a full description of the vessel, factory number or serial number, together with a statement of the applicant's source of title and of any liens or encumbrances on the vessel. For good cause shown the director of revenue may extend the period of time for making such application. The director of revenue shall use reasonable diligence in ascertaining whether the facts stated in such application are true, and, if satisfied that the applicant is the lawful owner of such vessel, or otherwise entitled to have the same registered in his or her name, shall thereupon issue an appropriate certificate of title over the director's signature and sealed with the seal of the director's office, procured and used …

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Sponsors

• Barry Hovis (R, 146) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 13, 2026: Delivered to Secretary of State (G)
2. July 13, 2026: Approved by Governor (G)
3. May 28, 2026: Delivered to Governor
4. May 28, 2026: Signed by President Pro Tem (S)
5. May 28, 2026: Signed by House Speaker (H)
6. May 15, 2026: Senate Message (S)
7. May 15, 2026: Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed - AYES: 27 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
8. May 15, 2026: Taken Up for Third Reading (S)
9. May 13, 2026: Reported Do Pass (S)
10. May 13, 2026: Voted Do Pass (S)

Votes

• Truly Agreed To and Finally Passed (May 15, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Read and Passed (H) (April 9, 2026): 112 yea, 27 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (April 9, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (February 23, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Reported Do Pass (H) (February 17, 2026): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2885?

HB2885 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires all proceeds from boating registrations to be deposited in the water patrol division fund and used exclusively for the water patrol division.

What is the status of HB2885?

Signed into law as of July 13, 2026. Latest action: Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (July 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2885?

Barry Hovis (R, 146).

Where is the official record for HB2885?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2885&year=2026&code=R