HB1477Introduced in the House
Relative to the permitting and regulation of anchored seasonal floating platforms on public waters.
Introduced by John MacDonald, District 06-CAR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the permitting and regulation of anchored seasonal floating platforms on public waters.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: ITL · March 26, 2026
172
Yes
180
No
41
Absent or Not Voting
393 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development House Journal 1 P. 22
Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 02:30 pm GP 228
Executive Session: 01/14/2026 02:30 pm GP 228
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0067h 01/14/2026 (Vote 11-0; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 5 P. 27
Amendment # 2026-0067h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 55
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0067h: Motion Adopted DV 284-47 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 55
Referred to Finance 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 55
Division I Work Session: 03/13/2026 10:00 am GP 230
Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/17/2026 (Vote 14-11; Regular Calendar)
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
Lay HB1477 on Table (Rep. Weyler): Motion Failed DV 169-178 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 P. 15
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 172-180 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 P. 15
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/26/2026 House Journal 9 P. 17
Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Ways and Means; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/15/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:45 am; Senate Calendar 13
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 04/23/2026, Vote 3-1; Senate Calendar 15
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/23/2026; Senate Journal 10
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