S.B. No. 167 Summary

• Creates a seven-member State Recreational Vehicle Fund Advisory Board appointed by the Director of Natural Resources within 60 days of the bill's effective date.

• Board composition includes two snowmobile user representatives, two all-purpose vehicle user representatives, two off-highway motorcycle user representatives, and one power sport dealer representative.

• Initial appointments include staggered terms of one year (two members), two years (two members), and three years (three members); thereafter all terms are three years with subsequent appointments made in consultation with recognized statewide organizations representing each user group.

• Board members receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses, may be reappointed, and board service does not constitute public office or employment.

• Board shall provide advice to the Department of Natural Resources on state recreational vehicle fund spending and study the feasibility of establishing a grant program for recreational vehicle projects on public and private lands, with findings and recommendations due within one year to the Director and legislative leadership.