Watercraft licensing fees reduction
SF 3927 reduces Minnesota's watercraft licensing fees across multiple categories, directly affecting boat owners, renters, dealers, and nonprofits. Key changes include lowering the standard fee for small watercraft (19 feet or less) from $59 to $27, cutting personal watercraft fees from $85 to $37.50, and reducing fees for sailboats ($23 to $10.50) and larger commercial vessels. The bill repeals a definition of "other commercial operation" and takes effect July 1, 2026, lowering costs for all license holders under the revised fee structure.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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1
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
upper
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Green
RRepublican
Co
Eric Lucero
RRepublican
Co
Julia Coleman
RRepublican
Co
Michael Kreun
RRepublican
Co
Steve Drazkowski
RRepublican
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