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IA HF95

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carter Nordman

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 462A.12 to remove the prohibition on displaying or reflecting solid (non-flashing) blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the Natural Resource Commission's jurisdiction

  • Maintains the existing prohibition on flashing blue lights, which remain restricted to authorized emergency vessels only

  • Current law subjects violators of the blue light prohibition to a scheduled fine of $35

  • Allows recreational and commercial vessels to use solid blue lighting while the restriction on flashing blue lights continues to distinguish emergency vessels

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission.(See HF 863.)

Last Action

Withdrawn. H.J. 484.

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/21/2025

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