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Area Coordinator:

John Van Dinter, N-LAW

State Liaison:

John H. Guffey

State of TN

Tennessee

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Coast Guard Auxiliary Districts:  8ER

Coast Guard Districts:  8th

 

First Quarter Report, 2008:

 

The Tennessee legislature has three boating bills under consideration.  One is regarding boat titling, another regards leaving the scene of a boating accident, and the other regards the imposition of a privilege fee for non-Tennessee registered boats mooring at a dock for a fee.

 

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Fourth Quarter Report, 2007:

 

Legislature has not been in session this quarter, so there is no activity to report.

 

Third Quarter Report, 2007:

 

No boating-related legislative activity reported this quarter.

 

Second Quarter Report, 2007:

Bill information for SB0784, HB1921

Abstract: Boats, Boating - Requires boat titling in state of Tennessee. -

House Action Def. in Conservation & Environment Committee to summer study       5/9/2007

Senate Placed on Sen. Regular Calendar (1) cal. for 05/16/2007     5/14/2007

Bill information for SB0648, HB1381

Abstract: County Clerks - Increases fee charged by county clerk for collection of sales taxes on boats and other such vessels from $2.00 to $6.00 and on every other transaction where sales tax is collected from $1.00 to $5.00. - Amends TCA Section 55-6-104.

House Action Def. in s/c Budget of FW&M to 6/7/2007   6/6/2007

Senate Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.                 4/17/2007

Bill information for HB0026, SB0063

Abstract: Motor Vehicle Commission - Removes authority of motor vehicle commission to prohibit on-site sales by boat, camper, motor home, or recreational vehicle dealers exhibiting merchandise at motor vehicle shows. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 17, Part 1.

House Assigned to Gen. Sub of Transportation Comm      3/16/2007

Senate Assigned to s/c Utilities & Banking of COM           2/6/2007

Bill information for HB1219, SB1850

Abstract: Motor Vehicles, Titling and Registration - Establishes registration fee of $9.50 for privately owned trailer not required to be registered but the owner desires to be registered; and makes personalized plates available for such trailers for an additional fee of $50.00. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 4.

Pub. Ch. 142                            5/23/2007

Effective date(s) 07/01/07       5/23/2007

Signed by Governor.               5/10/2007

Bill information for HB1381, SB0648

Abstract: County Clerks - Increases fee charged by county clerk for collection of sales taxes on boats and other such vessels from $2.00 to $6.00 and on every other transaction where sales tax is collected from $1.00 to $5.00. - Amends TCA Section 55-6-104.

House Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. Jud Comm.                   4/17/2007

Senate Action Def. in s/c Budget of FW&M to 6/7/2007     6/6/2007

Bill information for HB0636, SB

Abstract: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency - Requires any outboard or personal watercraft marine engine powering a motorboat owned by the TWRA on or after January 1, 2008, to be a four-stroke engine that meets 2006 emission standards promulgated by the environmental protection agency. - Amends TCA Title 70, Chapter 1, Part 3.

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