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SB1503 • 2026
Modifies the use of fees from watercraft certifications
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.
Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
S First Read
Prefiled
The following summaries of this bill are available: Print All Summaries Introduced Print SB 1503 - Currently, the first $2 million of fees collected for watercraft certification shall be deposited into the state general revenue fund. All fees in excess of $2 million are deposited into the Water Patrol Division Fund. Under this act, all fees collected on or after August 28, 2026, shall be deposited in the Water Patrol Division Fund and shall be used exclusively for the Water Patrol Division. TAYLOR MIDDLETON