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IN HB1056
Bill
Status
1/5/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ralph Foley
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AI Summary
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Prohibits development of designated backcountry areas in Yellowwood State Forest and Morgan-Monroe State Forest that would permit motorized access, sale of timber, or commercial activity
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Applies to areas designated as backcountry by the department before January 1, 2010, within boundaries formed by Low Gap Road (west), Downey Road (north), Bear Creek Road (east), and North Shore Drive (south)
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Declares legislative findings that pristine forest areas with nonmotorized access provide unique recreational and ecological benefits to Indiana citizens
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Establishes that these unique natural areas should be preserved for future generations
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Effective date of July 1, 2010
Legislative Description
Development of backcountry areas in state forests.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
1/5/2010