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WI AB977

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chanz Green

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Narrows the existing registration exemption for nonmotorized boats (excluding sailboats) to require that at least one occupant hold a valid Wisconsin fishing license

  • Creates a new exemption from registration for nonmotorized boats (excluding sailboats) operated within vehicle admission areas such as state parks, Richard Bong state recreation area, Wisconsin Dells natural area, Point Beach state forest, and most roadside parks

  • Nonmotorized boats include canoes, inflatable boats, row boats, rafts, and dinghies that are not motorboats

  • Excludes fees for original certificates of number or registration for nonmotorized non-sailboats from the Department of Natural Resources' handling and other fees appropriation

Legislative Description

Registration requirements for nonmotorized boats. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Sporting Heritage1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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