Changing the vessel length requirement in obtaining nonresident vessel permits.
SB 5281 modifies the requirements for nonresident vessel permits in Washington state. The bill changes the maximum vessel length allowed for certain nonresident vessels to qualify for a permit, increasing it from 200 feet to 300 feet. This applies to nonresident vessel owners that are not natural persons, or natural persons who intend to charter their vessel with a captain or crew. Until May 1, 2026, vessels over 200 feet will be processed as if they were 200 feet in length for permit applications.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Signed May 12, 2025
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The document added a formal certification of enrollment confirming that Senate Bill 5281 was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the 2025 Regular Session. This addition serves as an official record of the bill's legislative history and final approval, rather than changing the bill's substantive policy, scope, or legal requirements.
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Added a certification block verifying the bill was passed by the Senate (48-0) and House (94-3) and signed into law.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 19, 2025 · House Apr 15, 2025
How they voted
50–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Feb 19, 2025
D
Democratic31
96% Yea
R
Republican20
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
10
Committee
6
May 12, 2025
Signed into law
Governor signed.
executive
Apr 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Apr 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Apr 15, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (95-4-1)
house
Apr 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
TR - Majority; do pass.
lower
Apr 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Transportation at 1:30 PM.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
upper
Feb 6, 2025
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
upper
Jan 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Transportation at 4:00 PM.
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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