BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1781: Boater safety and education

Modifying boater safety and education requirements.

Summary

Directs the Parks and Recreation Commission to implement a boater safety education program for a boater operating a human-powered vessel by January 1, 2024.
Requires an operator of a human-powered vessel to obtain a $10 paddle education card.
Expires a boater education card and a paddle education card 20 years after the date of issuance.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1781), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to modifying boater safety and education requirements;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2024By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 7, 2023First reading, referred to Innovation, Community & Economic Development, & Veterans.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 1781 (2025–26) PDC enforcement actions · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1781 (2021–22) Capital budget, supplemental · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1781 (2019–20) Land use petitions · Did not pass · stalled on the House floor
HB 1781 (2017–18) Compost & recycling/schools · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1781 (2015–16) I-90 max. rural county speed · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1781 (2013–14) Local paid sick & safe leave · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1781 (2011–12) Alternative fuel vehicles · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 1781 (2009–10) State public defense funding · Did not pass · died in committee