AR HB1744

Creates a joint study between the House and Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development Committees to examine all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tourism and trail expansion in Arkansas.

Requires the committees to hold their first joint meeting within 60 days of the bill's effective date, with subsequent meetings at least quarterly at various locations around the state, all open to the public under the Freedom of Information Act.

Directs the study to evaluate the feasibility of creating a statewide ATV trails system using existing state roads to connect national forest roads and trails, with the goal of increasing ATV tourism and supporting small businesses in the industry.

Study scope includes examining criteria for accepting state roads into an ATV trails system, administration issues (consulting with the Department of Transportation and Department of Parks and Tourism), and similar trail systems in other states.

Requires the committees to submit a final written report with findings and recommendations to the Legislative Council on or before December 1, 2020.