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ID H0437

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Counties with bona fide off-highway vehicle (OHV) programs receive 85% of motorbike recreation account moneys generated in their county, with purchasers able to designate which county receives funds
  • County funds may be used for grant match, staff, maintenance equipment, trail maintenance agreements with U.S. Forest Service, trailheads with restrooms and loading ramps, trail mapping systems, organized rides, OHV parks, RV parks, education and training areas, and kids "safe ride" areas
  • Remaining account moneys may be used to secure special leases or permits or purchase land for recreational off-highway vehicle activity
  • Remaining funds may finance securing, maintenance, construction or development of trails and recreational facilities for off-highway vehicle use on state and federal lands
  • Remaining funds may finance off-the-road rider education programs and acquire applicable federal matching funds

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide for remittance of funds from the Motorbike Recreation Account to counties with an off-highway vehicle program and to provide how those moneys may be used.

MOTORBIKE RECREATION ACCOUNT

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Transportation & Defense

2/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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