HF 95: Relating to the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named January 29, 2025

• Rep. Austin Harris (R) · austin.harris@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Monica Kurth (D) · monica.kurth@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Lake Panorama Association

Against: VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 21, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Natural Resources committee
2. January 29, 2025House subcommittee named: Harris, Collins and Kurth
3. February 3, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 4, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 4, 2025Committee vote: 21–0
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 863
7. March 2, 2026Withdrawn