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IdahoH 08872026 regular legislative sessionHouseWALLET
WATER SKIING – Amends existing law to provide an exception for water skiing.
Sponsored By: STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
WATER SKIING
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Safety rules, flag, and night limits for skiers
You may not tow a skier from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise. This night ban does not apply on a permitted slalom course with the required mirror or during authorized tournaments. When towing, you must operate carefully, keep a safe distance from people and property, and avoid excessive wake. Do not manipulate a towrope to make a rider hit a person or object, except for a jumping ramp or while skiing a slalom course. Boats that tow must carry a red or orange warning flag at least one square foot; when a rider is down, a crew member must hold it up, visible from all sides, until the rider is out of the water. Show the flag only then or when other serious danger exists.
Tow skiers solo with mirror, limited hours
When towing a person on skis, you must have at least one other competent observer on board. You may tow solo only if your boat has a firmly mounted mirror at least 4 inches by 4 inches that lets you face forward and watch the rider at all times. Then either operate inside a permitted slalom course with a rearview wide‑angle mirror (at least 4x4) that gives a full view behind the boat, or operate during these times: May 15–September 10, from one hour before sunrise until 9:00 a.m.; September 11–May 14, any time of day. Water‑ski schools and duly authorized tournaments, competitions, expositions, or trials are also exempt from the observer rule.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Dave Lent
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/31/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 290 Effective: 04/02/2026
4/2/2026Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
4/1/2026HouseRead third time in full – PASSED - 32-0-3
3/31/2026HouseRead second time; filed for Third Reading
3/27/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
3/26/2026HouseReceived from the House passed; filed for first reading
3/19/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/18/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/17/2026HouseReported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
3/13/2026HouseIntroduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
3/12/2026House
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