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WI SB964

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rob Stafsholt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Narrows the registration exemption for nonmotorized boats (excluding sailboats) to require at least one occupant hold a valid fishing license under Chapter 29

  • Creates a new exemption for nonmotorized boats (excluding sailboats) operated within vehicle admission areas, including 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 fund

Legislative Description

Registration requirements for nonmotorized boats. (FE)

Last Action

Fiscal estimate received

3/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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