West Virginia 2023 Regular Session

West Virginia House Bill HB2748

Introduced
1/17/23  
Refer
1/17/23  

Caption

Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special motorboating regulations

Impact

The introduction of HB 2748 is likely to have a limited yet positive impact on state laws concerning water safety and recreational boating. By allowing the Division of Natural Resources to establish these regulations, the bill aims to enhance public safety measures, which could reduce incidents on the water. The legislative rule is expected to create a clearer framework for enforcement, providing guidance for users of motorboats and helping to safeguard the environmental integrity of West Virginia's waterways.

Summary

House Bill 2748 aims to authorize the Division of Natural Resources in West Virginia to promulgate a legislative rule specifically pertaining to special motorboating regulations. This bill signifies a step toward formalizing regulations that can help ensure safety on waterways within the state's jurisdiction. By granting the authority to create these rules, the bill reflects an acknowledgment of the need for tailored guidelines that can address the specific challenges and safety aspects of motorboating in the region.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding HB 2748 appears to be supportive, particularly among stakeholders in the natural resources sectors and advocates for safe recreational boating. There is an acknowledgment of the necessity for proper regulation within the boating community, which often calls for more stringent safety measures. However, some concerns may arise regarding the potential overreach of regulatory authority, but such reservations have not prominently emerged in the discussions surrounding this bill thus far.

Contention

While HB 2748 does not seem to present major points of contention, discussions typically arise around the scope of authority granted to the Division of Natural Resources. Critics may question the balance between regulation and individual's rights to use public waterways without excessive constraints. However, supporters argue that these regulations are necessary for protecting both individuals and the environment; thus, any contention is likely minor and primarily focused on the specifics of implementation rather than the overall intention of the bill.

Companion Bills

WV SB417

Similar To Authorizing Division of Natural Resources to promulgate legislative rule relating to special motorboating regulations

Previously Filed As

WV HB4247

Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Special Motorboating Regulations

WV SB417

Authorizing Division of Natural Resources to promulgate legislative rule relating to special motorboating regulations

WV SB408

DNR rule relating to special motorboating regulations

WV HB2340

Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special fishing

WV HB2334

Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special boating

WV HB2339

Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to special waterfowl hunting

WV HB4249

Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to General Hunting

WV HB2333

Relating to authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to boating

WV HB4250

Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Commercial Sale of Wildlife

WV HB4248

Authorizing the Division of Natural Resources to promulgate a legislative rule relating to Public Shooting Ranges

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.