HB468

Generally revise laws related to watercraft.

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Montana HB468 revises watercraft laws, removing validation decals, updating right-of-way rules, and modifying accident reporting requirements.

Montana HB468 revises laws related to watercraft, including removing the validation decal requirement for watercraft. It updates the right-of-way rules, stating that when two vessels approach head-on, each must bear to the right. It also revises boating accident reporting requirements, mandating that operators report accidents involving death, disappearance, personal injury, or property damage over $2,000. The bill eliminates the Boating Advisory Council and amends sections related to boat numbering, right-of-way, and boating accident reporting.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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2 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 27, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Fish and Game Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

3:00 PM

House Fish, Wildlife and Parks Hearing

History

May 5, 2025

House

Chapter Number Assigned

May 1, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Governor

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by President