Senate panel approves bills that would boost industry
Three bills that would benefit the boating and fishing industries advanced in the U.S. Senate on Thursday.
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Boating age-limit bill fails in Florida
Florida House Bill 1227 would have blocked younger boaters from operating a boat of more than 10 feet.
Law will mandate California boaters to carry safety card
California boaters will need to carry a boater safety education card, beginning in 2018.
BoatUS backs bill that adds outdoor recreation to GDP
BoatUS said it hopes President Obama will sign the bill before the end of the year.
Industry applauds water-projects bill passed in House
Several groups in the marine and fishing industry supported the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.
