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CO HB1315

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/13/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jovan Melton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Includes seaplanes in the legal definition of "vessel" in state park and motorboat statutes, allowing them to operate on state waters where motorboats are permitted
  • Defines "seaplane" as an aircraft that can take off from, land on, and float on water
  • Prohibits the Parks and Wildlife Commission, municipalities, and special districts from arbitrarily excluding seaplane operations from waters open to motorboats
  • Exempts seaplanes from Colorado state registration requirements since they must be registered under federal law
  • Takes effect August 10, 2016, unless subject to a referendum petition requiring voter approval in November 2016

Legislative Description

Allow Seaplanes In State Parks Like Motorboats

Last Action

House Committee on Transportation & Energy Postpone Indefinitely

4/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Energy3/2/2016

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