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MS SC581

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

4/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Gollott

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges United States Congress and the Forest Service to enact legislation opening all roadways in the National Forest within Harrison County to public access
  • States that the Forest Service has closed roads that have existed for over 100 years on public lands and created barriers using earthen berms and iron gates
  • Claims taxpayer funds have been spent improving these roads over three decades with no maintenance since initial upgrades, and closures limit access for handicapped and disabled individuals
  • Argues road closures have reduced public activities tied to local traditions and heritage and eliminated recreational alternatives for young adults
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to Mississippi's Congressional Delegation, Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell, and the Capitol Press Corps, and requests a public meeting with Harrison County citizens

Legislative Description

Urge U.S. Congress to enact legislation to open all roadways in the National Forest in Harrison County.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2014

Full Bill Text

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