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

Where it is now

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

Became HF 863 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 863 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

House subcommittee

Named January 29, 2025. On February 3, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§462A.12

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Lobbying

1 for · 1 against · 4 undecided · Who →

Family tree

Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

91st General Assembly

HF 95Renumbered HF 863Became lawfrom HF 95

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