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AlaskaHB 3134th Legislature - First Session (2025)House

VESSELS: REGISTRATION/DERELICT FUND

Sponsored By: Louise Stutes (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.

Who gets money from impounded boats

The law sets the order for sale money when the state or a city sells an impounded vessel. First, it pays impound administrative costs. Second, it pays towing, handling, and storage. Third, it pays sale administration costs. Fourth, it pays lienholders up to their liens. Last, any leftover goes to the owner if the owner can be found. If the owner cannot be found, the leftover goes to the state general fund.

More boats exempt from Alaska registration

The law exempts these boats from Alaska numbering and registration. Non-barge boats with another state's number can operate up to 90 straight days. Foreign boats can operate up to 90 days. Barges with another state's number can operate up to 60 days. Boats without motors, government-owned boats, and boats with valid foreign papers are exempt. Handmade nonmotorized umiaq with a walrus or sealskin covering are exempt. Commercial vessels with a U.S. Coast Guard certificate and a state license under AS 16.05.490 or 16.05.530 are also exempt.

Derelict vessel fund ended, balance moved

The law repeals the derelict vessel prevention program statutes and its dedicated fund. Any remaining money in that fund lapses to the state general fund, subject to appropriation. Agencies no longer have the authorities or funding set by those repealed sections.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Louise Stutes

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 10/22/25

    7/30/2025House

  2. (H) LAW W/O GOV SIGNATURE 7/24 CHAPTER 23 SLA 25

    7/30/2025House

  3. (H) 2:15 P.M. 7/1/25 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR

    7/30/2025House

  4. (S) VERSION: HB 31

    5/20/2025Senate

  5. (S) RETURN TO (H), TRANSMIT TO GOV NEXT

    5/20/2025Senate

  6. (S) PASSED Y19 N- A1

    5/20/2025Senate

  7. (S) READ THE THIRD TIME HB 31

    5/20/2025Senate

  8. (S) CROSS SPONSOR(S): CLAMAN, STEDMAN, STEVENS

    5/19/2025Senate

  9. (S) ADVANCED TO THIRD READING 5/20 CAL

    5/19/2025Senate

  10. (S) READ THE SECOND TIME

    5/19/2025Senate

  11. (S) RULES TO CALENDAR 5/19/2025

    5/19/2025Senate

  12. (S) Minutes (SFIN)

    5/14/2025Senate

  13. (S) Moved HB 31 Out of Committee

    5/14/2025Senate

  14. (S) FINANCE at 09:00 AM SENATE FINANCE 532

    5/14/2025Senate

  15. (S) FN4: ZERO(CED)

    5/14/2025Senate

  16. (S) FN3: ZERO(DNR)

    5/14/2025Senate

  17. (S) FN2: (ADM)

    5/14/2025Senate

  18. (S) FN1: ZERO(DFG)

    5/14/2025Senate

  19. (S) DP: OLSON, STEDMAN, HOFFMAN, KAUFMAN, CRONK, MERRICK, KIEHL

    5/14/2025Senate

  20. (S) FIN RPT 7DP

    5/14/2025Senate

  21. Audio/Video

    5/14/2025House

  22. (S) FN4: ZERO(CED)

    5/7/2025Senate

  23. (S) FN3: ZERO(DNR)

    5/7/2025Senate

  24. (S) FN2: (ADM)

    5/7/2025Senate

  25. (S) FN1: ZERO(DFG)

    5/7/2025Senate

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