The MRAA and the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) have presented Arizona State Representative David Cook with the Arizona State Legislator of the Year Award for his support of the recreational boating and fishing industry.
Tag: Legislative Updates
Dealer Concerns Highlighted at Small Business Legislative Council Fly-In
WASHINGTON, D.C., MAY 28, 2024 – The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas Government Relations Team recently participated in the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) fly-in in Washington to discuss small business issues impacting recreational boat dealers and potential regulatory hurdles in the future. Government Relations Director Mike Sayre and Government Relations Manager Chad Tokowicz […]
Regulatory Alert – FTC Approves Noncompete Ban
• This Alert is a special update regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s rule banning noncompete clauses On Tuesday, April 23, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 along party lines to approve its new rule on noncompete agreements. The new rule, which will take effect in 120 days, essentially bans noncompetes for all workers, finding […]
Regulatory Alert – Changed Overtime Rule for Salaried Employees
• This MRAA Alert is a special update regarding the U.S. Department of Labor Final Rule on increased salary requirements for “White Collar Overtime Exemptions” The U.S. Department of Labor on Tuesday, April 23 announced the release of a final rule raising the minimum annual salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility. This primarily applies to […]
MRAA Sponsors, Attends 2024 International Boating and Water Safety Summit
The MRAA’s government relations team presented at the 2024 International Boating and Water Safety Summit April 8-11, in Albuquerque, N.M.
House Passes Historic Bipartisan Outdoor Recreation Package, Eyes on Senate for Swift Action
WASHINGTON, D.C., April 15, 2024 — In a landmark bipartisan achievement, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. This critical step demonstrates the powerful momentum Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) members and industry partners have helped generate in promoting policies that expand access and transform outdoor recreation […]
MRAA Joins Water Sports Industry Association Annual Summit
• The Summit allows MRAA, WSIA to continue to build collaboration on overlapping government relations priorities By Chad Tokowicz, MRAA Government Relations Manager I recently joined the Water Sports Industry Association (WSIA) for their annual summit in the snow, which took place at the Everline Resort in Olympic Valley, Calif. The summit, which is hosted […]
Arizona House of Representatives Passes Boater Education Legislation Overwhelming Support Moves the Bill to the Senate
Minneapolis, MN, March 13, 2024 – On Monday, March 4th, the Arizona House of Representatives voted to pass H.B. 2149: watercraft operation; minors; safety education, in a 40-17 vote. Favorable passage out of the House now sends this piece of legislation to the Senate, where it must also move through the Committee process and ultimately […]
Recreational Boating Industry Decries Advancement of Vessel Speed Rule
The recreational boating industry expressed disappointment with the decision to advance the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) Vessel Strike Reduction Rule and urges administration to consider economic impact and management alternatives.
Federal Trade Commission Anti-Fraud Rule Supported by Marine Industry
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2024 – On Feb. 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Government and Business Impersonation Rule, which gives the agency more tools to combat scammers who impersonate businesses or government agencies. The MRAA, National Marine Manufacturers Association, and the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association submitted a comment to the FTC on Dec. […]