Relating to the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2025
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2025
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   Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202689–1
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 31, 202646–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Current law prohibits vessels from displaying or reflecting solid or flashing blue lights when operating on waters under the natural resource commission’s jurisdiction unless the vessel is an authorized emergency vessel. A person who violates this prohibition is subject to a scheduled fine of $35. This bill removes the prohibition on displaying or reflecting solid blue lights while operating a vessel in waters under the commission’s jurisdiction. The display or reflection of flashing blue lights is still prohibited.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named March 3, 2026. On March 9, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail
• Sen. Renee Hardman DEmail
• Sen. Mike Pike REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§462A.12

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