Senate amendment to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet (was, 500 feet) of the shoreline or any structure, moored vessel, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or swimmer; applies only to the waters of Lake Glenville.
LAKE GLENVILLE/RESTRICT WAKE SURFING.
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AN ACT TO PROHIBIT WAKE SURFING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ON THE WATERS OF LAKE GLENVILLE IN JACKSON COUNTY.Intro. by Clampitt.
Bill History:
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Mon, 24 Feb 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Tue, 25 Feb 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 House: Re-ref Com On Judiciary 3(link is external)
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Thu, 10 Apr 2025 House: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Wed, 7 May 2025 House: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Wed, 7 May 2025 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)(link is external)
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Wed, 7 May 2025 House: Added to Calendar(link is external)
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Wed, 7 May 2025 House: Amend Adopted A1(link is external)
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Wed, 7 May 2025 House: Passed 2nd Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 7 May 2025 House: Passed 3rd Reading(link is external)
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Wed, 7 May 2025 House: Ordered Engrossed(link is external)
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Thu, 8 May 2025 House: Special Message Sent To Senate(link is external)
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Thu, 8 May 2025 Senate: Special Message Received From House(link is external)
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Thu, 8 May 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Mon, 19 May 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 183 (2025-2026)Summary date: May 7 2025 - View Summary
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Bill H 183 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 24 2025 - View Summary
Prohibits wake surfing within 500 feet of the shoreline or any structure, moored vessel, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or swimmer; applies only to the waters of Lake Glenville. Makes violations a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by a fine of no less than $100 in addition to any other punishment prescribed for that offense. Defines wake surfing as the operation of a motorboat, as defined, to which weight has been added in the stern via water-filled tanks or other ballasts for the purpose of creating an artificially enlarged wake that is or is intended to be surfed by another person towed behind the motorboat. Allows for enforcement by Wildlife Resources Commission law enforcement officers, by sheriffs and deputy sheriffs, and by other peace officers with general subject matter jurisdiction. Applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2025.
Identical to S 146, filed 2/24/25.