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WV SB682

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Takubo

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Director of the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate rules restricting motorboats with engines larger than 9.9 horsepower to idle mode operation on lakes designated as "9.9 horsepower lakes"
  • Grants authority to impose fines on operators who violate the idle mode restrictions on these designated lakes
  • Amends §20-7-13 of the West Virginia Code relating to motorboat classification and required equipment
  • Introduced by Senator Takubo on January 30, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

Legislative Description

Relating to operation of certain motorboats on lakes

Natural Resources

Last Action

To Natural Resources

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/30/2026

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