Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission
Sponsored by Rep. Carter F. Nordman (R)
Topics:Environment & natural resourcesPublic safety & emergencies
Same legislation: HF 863
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2025
- Done: House committeeMarch 4, 2025
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 863
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 863 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 863 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People operating boats on certain Iowa waters will no longer be banned from using solid blue lights. While you can now use solid blue lights, you are still not allowed to use flashing blue lights.1
Read the official explanation
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. On February 3, 2025 it recommended passage.
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