SB 1503 — Modifies the use of fees from watercraft certifications
Last action — Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Summary
SB 1503 - Currently, the first $2 million of fees collected for watercraft certification shall be deposited into the state general revenue fund. All fees in excess of $2 million are deposited into the Water Patrol Division Fund. Under this act, all fees collected on or after August 28, 2026, shall be deposited in the Water Patrol Division Fund and shall be used exclusively for the Water Patrol Division. This act is similar to provisions contained in the truly agreed to and finally passed HB 2885 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON
Bill Text
- Introduced 6484S.01I - Introduced Current pdf
Action History
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Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Hearing Conducted S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
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S First Read
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Prefiled
Sponsors
- Mike Henderson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 198 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (198)
198 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 1503 do?
- SB 1503 - Currently, the first $2 million of fees collected for watercraft certification shall be deposited into the state general revenue fund. All fees in excess of $2 million are deposited into the Water Patrol Division Fund. Under this act, all fees collected on or after August 28, 2026, shall be deposited in the Water Patrol Division Fund and shall be used exclusively for the Water Patrol Division. This act is similar to provisions contained in the truly agreed to and finally passed HB 2885 (2026). TAYLOR MIDDLETON
- Who sponsors SB 1503?
- SB 1503 is sponsored by Mike Henderson.
- What is the current status of SB 1503?
- This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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