SB 51 (2025): relative to decal fees and the statewide public boat access program.
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SB 51 (2025)
relative to decal fees and the statewide public boat access program.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
- Chapter law: 84
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0267s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0267s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 13, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On February 13, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2025, with 7 people signed in online: 6 in support and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on April 7, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 22, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 10, 2025, making it Chapter 84 of the session laws. It took effect on August 9, 2025.
Sponsors
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
- Sen. Mark McConkey (R - SD3)
- Rep. Will Darby (D - Hills 11)
- Rep. Aboul Khan (R - Rock 30)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller (R - Rock 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2025, 2:00 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, LOB 101
- February 13, 2025: consent calendar, Senate
- April 7, 2025, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- April 7, 2025, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, LOB 202-204
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 13, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0267s — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Transportation
- January 28, 2025: Hearing: 01/28/2025, Room 101, LOB, 02:00 pm
- February 13, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0267s, 02/13/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- February 13, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0267s, AA, VV; 02/13/2025
- February 13, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0267s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 02/13/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Ways and Means
- April 7, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/07/2025 10:45 am LOB 202-204
- April 7, 2025: Executive Session: 04/07/2025 10:45 am LOB 202-204
- April 7, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/07/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/01/2025
- May 22, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/22/2025
- May 22, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025)
- June 10, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/10/2025; Chapter 0084; Effective 08/09/2025