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.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 9636 from the 118th Congress, proposes to allow U.S. states to require payment of state fees related to boating as a condition for issuing a vessel number. It also permits states to collect these fees alongside other fees associated with vessel numbering. The bill aims to streamline fee collection processes related to vessel registration and numbering at the state level.
H.R. 9636 seeks to authorize states to condition vessel numbering on payment of state boating fees and to consolidate fee collection, but the bill did not advance beyond referral to a subcommittee and has expired.
- Allows states to require payment of state boating-related fees as a prerequisite for issuing vessel numbers.
- Permits states to collect boating fees in conjunction with other vessel numbering fees.
- The bill was referred to the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation but did not progress further.
['State governments responsible for boating regulation and fee collection', 'Boating regulatory agencies at the state level', 'Vessel owners who may experience consolidated fee payment processes']
['Implementation challenges in coordinating fee collection with existing vessel numbering systems', 'Potential administrative costs for states to update systems to accommodate combined fee collection', 'Oversight mechanisms for ensuring fees are collected and used appropriately are not detailed in the bill text']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. It falls under the policy area of Transportation and Public Works. The bill did not advance beyond referral and is currently classified as failed or expired.
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['Potential for increased state revenue from boating fees due to streamlined collection processes.', 'Possible administrative burden on states to modify existing vessel numbering and fee collection systems.', 'Improved compliance with boating fee payment if fees are consolidated and required for vessel numbering.']
The bill lacks publicly available full text and detailed provisions, limiting comprehensive analysis. Transparency considerations include the need for clear oversight and accountability mechanisms for fee collection and use. The bill’s failure to progress beyond subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative momentum.
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