A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.

# S 3985 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would allow individual states to require boat owners to pay state fees as part of the vessel numbering process. Currently, federal law may restrict states' ability to collect certain boating-related fees when issuing vessel numbers. If passed, this bill would remove those restrictions, letting states bundle their fees together with the federal vessel numbering fees, making it easier for states to collect money related to boating activities. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects boat owners, who would potentially face new or additional state fees when registering their vessels.

It also affects state governments, which could gain new revenue sources from boating-related fees. The practical impact depends on which states choose to implement such fees and how much they decide to charge. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. It was introduced by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID).