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OR HB2982

Bill

Status

Passed

7/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ken Helm

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual aquatic invasive species prevention permit fee for non-Oregon registered sailboats (12+ feet) and motorboats from $20 to $30

  • Raises biennial boat registration fees from $5 to $8 base fee (plus $5.95 per foot) for sailboats 12+ feet and motorboats, with the $8 base deposited into the Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention Fund

  • Increases waterway access permit fees: one-week permits from $5 to $6, annual permits from $17 to $20, and biennial permits from $30 to $35

  • Raises boat livery fees for operators with 5+ boats, including per-boat fees increasing from $10 to $13 and waterway access permit fees scaling from $100-$340 based on fleet size

  • Removes the 10-foot minimum length requirement for nonmotorized boats requiring waterway access permits, while adding an exemption for boats under 10 feet engaged in whitewater recreation on designated waters

Legislative Description

Relating to small watercraft.

Last Action

Chapter 381, (2025 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2026.

7/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means5/27/2025
Natural Resources4/30/2025
Ways and Means3/24/2025
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water1/17/2025

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