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Representative: LD 1763 on houseboats remains under work; public hearings generated substantial testimony
Summary
Local representative reported that LD 1763 — legislation addressing houseboats and navigable features — was tabled for additional work but that committee members expect to wrap up and meet again; written testimony largely favored regulation or prohibition and another work session was scheduled.
A Select Board member provided an update May 19 on state legislation L.D. 1763 concerning regulation or prohibition of houseboats and other navigable features. The representative said the bill was tabled at a work session but that the committee planned another meeting and was near agreement on a prohibition while considering exemptions for established businesses (the member cited 'Camille House' as an example of an operator whose situation committee members discussed).
The member said the committee received substantial written testimony — more than typical — largely supporting regulation or prohibition of houseboats. The committee planned another work session the following Wednesday; the Select Board member will report back after that meeting on whether the committee votes to send the bill forward to the full legislature.
