SB2019Introduced in the Senate
DNR-BOAT SAFETY INSTRUCTORS
Introduced by Julie Morrison, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Boat and Registration and Safety Act. Removes language that provides that a Boating Safety Certificate is not required by a person using only an electric motor to propel the motorboat.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0132
August 1, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 22, 2025
83
Yes
31
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Transportation
Do Pass Transportation; 018-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 6, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Transportation
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 19, 2025
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Transportation; 015-000-000
Recalled to Second Reading
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Morrison
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 044-010-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 011-001-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Standard Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicholas K. Smith
Third Reading - Standard Debate - Passed 083-031-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0132
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