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Bill would raise nonresident commercial vessel length limit to 300 feet and direct fees to youth swim programs
Summary
SB 5281 would increase the maximum length for nonresident commercially owned or charter vessels from 200 to 300 feet and set permit fees at $100 per foot starting May 1, 2026; new revenues would fund youth swim lesson grants in overburdened communities, while DOL estimates a $26,000 system-cost impact.
The Senate Transportation Committee heard public testimony Jan. 27, 2025 on Senate Bill 5281, which would increase the allowable maximum length for certain nonresident commercially owned or charter vessels operating in Washington waters.
Committee staff summarized the bill: under current law nonresident vessels temporarily operating beyond 60 days must obtain a nonresident vessel permit and commercially owned or charter vessels may not exceed 200 feet. SB 5281 would raise that maximum to…
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