Connecticut House Bill HB05462

Connecticut 2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/17/25
• Refer: 1/17/25

Caption

An Act Concerning The Registration Fee For Pontoon Boats.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would affect all owners of pontoon boats who are required to register their vessels with the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. The change in fee structure could impact revenue generated from these registrations and may also lead to changes in how the state's boating services are perceived by the community. This adjustment is part of broader efforts to ensure that fees correlate more closely with the use and impact of these vessels on state resources.

Summary

House Bill 5462 proposes changes to the registration fee structure for pontoon boats in Connecticut. Specifically, the bill seeks to eliminate the existing flat fee of forty dollars, as outlined in subsection (b) of section 15-144 of the general statutes. Instead, it proposes a new fee schedule that aims to establish a fairer and potentially more equitable system for charging registration fees based on various factors rather than a standard dollar amount.

Contention

While specific points of contention in legislative discussions around this bill were not detailed in the document, it can be inferred that potential debates could center around the fairness and adequacy of the new fee structure. Stakeholders may express concerns regarding the implications of the proposed changes, particularly how they might affect recreational boating in the state, as well as whether the new fees provide sufficient funding for necessary maritime services. As this bill progresses through the legislative process, discussions regarding its impact on pontoon boat owners and the boating community at large may arise.