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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1906

HB 1906: Vessel length/nonresident

Changing the vessel length requirement in obtaining nonresident vessel permits.

Summary

  • Increases from 200 to 300 feet the allowable maximum length of certain nonresident vessels eligible for a nonresident vessel permit.
  • Requires a fee for a nonresident vessel permit for commercially-owned vessels between 201 and 300 feet of $100 per foot of vessel length, beginning May 1, 2025.

From the Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill Report (ESHB 1906), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2024
  4. Passed Senatestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Mike Chapman (D-24)
Introduced
January 8, 2024 in the House
Last action
March 7, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1906, ESHB 1906

AN ACT Relating to the vessel length requirement in obtaining nonresident vessel permits;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mike Chapman (D-24)

5 co-sponsors (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Andrew Barkis R-2Dan Bronoske D-28Julia Reed D-36Cindy Ryu D-32Kristine Reeves D-30

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 13, 2024
Version voted on: ESHB 1906
97 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat58000
Republican39001
How each member voted

Yea (97)

Excused (1)

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History

  1. By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading. (ESHB 1906)
  2. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1906)
  3. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1906)
  4. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1906)
  5. TRAN - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1906)
  6. First reading, referred to Transportation. (ESHB 1906)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 97; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (ESHB 1906)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1906)
  9. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1906)
  10. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1906)
  11. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  12. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1906)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  14. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1906)
  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  16. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1906)
  17. TR - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  18. TR - Executive action taken by committee.
  19. First reading, referred to Transportation.
  20. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1906 in other sessions

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