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SB795 • 2025

Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws.

Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Last action
2025-05-20
Official status
Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-05-20 Senate

    Chapter 90, 2025 Laws.

  2. 2025-05-20 Senate

    Effective on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.

  3. 2025-05-14 Senate

    Governor signed.

  4. 2025-05-06 Senate

    President signed.

  5. 2025-05-06 House

    Speaker signed.

  6. 2025-05-05 House

    Third reading. Carried by Scharf. Passed. Ayes, 52; Excused, 7--Drazan, Hartman, Nguyen H, Ruiz, Sosa, Tran, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.

  7. 2025-05-01 House

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  8. 2025-05-01 House

    Second reading.

  9. 2025-04-28 House

    Work Session held.

  10. 2025-04-16 House

    Public Hearing held.

  11. 2025-03-13 House

    Referred to Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water.

  12. 2025-03-10 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  13. 2025-03-06 Senate

    Third reading. Carried by Taylor. Passed. Ayes, 29; Nays, 1--Robinson.

  14. 2025-03-04 Senate

    Second reading.

  15. 2025-03-03 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)

  16. 2025-02-25 Senate

    Work Session held.

  17. 2025-01-30 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  18. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Natural Resources and Wildfire.

  19. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act changes laws about the cleanup of marine vessels that have been left alone or that are in bad shape. (Flesch Readability Score: 76.7).
Modifies the meaning of terms used for purposes of the abandoned and derelict vessel laws.
Clarifies that an authorized agency may remove and dispose of marine debris without notice.
Creates the offense of abandoning a vessel. Punishes by a maximum fine of $2,000. Expands the offense of possession of a derelict vessel.
Authorizes the Director of the Department of State Lands to procure or supervise the procurement of goods, services and personal services related to the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Relating to: Relating to marine cleanup; and prescribing an effective date.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned