LD173

An Act to Exempt Certain Watercraft from Registration Requirements

Failed·6/5/25
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Exempts certain watercraft from registration requirements in Maine.

This bill amends Maine law to exempt certain watercraft from registration requirements. Specifically, it excludes motorboats used exclusively for racing purposes and those participating in permitted events from needing registration. Additionally, it exempts canoes, kayaks, and rowboats equipped with a motor having a manufacturer's horsepower rating less than 100 horsepower from registration.

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Roll Call Votes

Acc Min Ought Not To Pass Rep RC #325

73 Yea

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70 Nay

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

2:00 PM

Hearing

Feb 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

Reports Read

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

On motion by Senator BALDACCI of Penobscot the Minority Ought Not to Pass Report ACCEPTED in concurrence.

Jun 5, 2025

Senate

Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)