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MO SB1503

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Henderson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All watercraft certification fees collected on or after August 28, 2026, will be deposited into the Water Patrol Division Fund for exclusive use by the Water Patrol Division

  • Eliminates the current requirement that the first $1 million in annual watercraft fees go to the state general revenue fund

  • Removes the outdated provision (pre-July 2019) that directed the first $2 million annually to general revenue with only excess amounts going to the Water Patrol Division Fund

  • Maintains existing fee structure: $25 for vessels under 16 feet, $55 for 16-26 feet, $100 for 26-40 feet, and $150 for vessels 40 feet and over

Legislative Description

Modifies the use of fees from watercraft certifications

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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