SF95 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Hennepin and Anoka Counties Mississippi River wake surfing restrictions provision; requires rulemaking
AI Generated Summary
Senate SF No 95 is a legislative bill introduced in Minnesota that focuses on regulating wake surfing activities on a specific portion of the Mississippi River in Hennepin and Anoka Counties. The bill directs the Commissioner of Natural Resources to create new rules under existing environmental regulations. Specifically, these rules would limit the use of ballast systems or added weights in boats designed to enhance wake size for the purposes of wake surfing. The rules apply to a six-mile section of the river, extending from the United States Highway 169 bridge in Champlin to the Coon Rapids Dam.
The proposed regulation also clarifies that local governments have the authority to enforce additional regulations on wake surfing within 450 feet from the shoreline and outlines penalties for violations as per existing state statutes. The bill allows the Commissioner to adopt these rules swiftly using a simplified process that bypasses some usual procedural requirements.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill excludes certain rulemaking from the application of section 86B.205, subdivision 9.",
"modified": [
"Application of existing regulations on watercraft operation on the Mississippi River."
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"citation": "86B.205",
"subdivision": "subdivision 9"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Defines penalties related to the new rules on wake surfing.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "86B.811",
"subdivision": ""
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Allows the commissioner to use good cause exempt procedures for rule adoption.",
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},
"citation": "14.388",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Excludes certain requirements of section 14.386 in the rulemaking process except as provided.",
"modified": []
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"citation": "14.386",
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]