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Panel split on permit-and-fee plan for seasonal floating platforms; proposes further review to full committee
Summary
Lawmakers debated House Bill 1477, which would require permits and fees for anchored seasonal floating platforms on public waters with revenue directed to cyanobacteria mitigation and navigation safety. Supporters cited public-safety and fund needs; opponents warned the fee program may be administratively costly. Committee issued a split recommendation to bring the bill to full Finance.
The Finance Division I split on House Bill 1477, a proposal to permit and fee anchored seasonal floating platforms (large inflatables, trampolines, slides) on public waters and dedicate a share of the fee revenue to cyanobacteria mitigation and navigation safety.
Sponsor Representative McDonald said the bill mirrors existing mooring and decal programs on some lakes and would create a user-fee to support mitigation of toxic cyanobacteria blooms and marine-safety…
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