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Committee advances aquatic-invasive-species bill exempting small nonmotorized inflatables

Senate Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment Committee · March 3, 2026
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Summary

House Bill 125 (first substitute) was recommended favorably by the committee; the amendment exempts non-motorized inflatable vessels and certain rental-return arrangements from mandatory aquatic invasive-species education, clarifies who must take training and includes a limited exemption for Great Salt Lake brine-shrimp industry vessels.

The committee unanimously recommended House Bill 125 (first substitute), which narrows aquatic invasive-species education requirements for certain vessel types and rental situations.

Representative Shipp, the sponsor, said the substitute exempts non-motorized inflatable vessels — such as paddleboards — from mandatory education and inspection…

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