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WV SB711

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Maynard

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition that prevented the Parks and Recreation Section of the Division of Natural Resources from establishing additional ATV, ORV, or UTV trail systems within state parks and state forests

  • Currently, only the Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System exists as an authorized ATV/ORV/UTV trail system in state parks and forests

  • Eliminates language that previously limited the Director's authority to only approving connector trails from private systems (like Hatfield-McCoy trails) for access to park facilities and lodging

  • Retains the Director of Natural Resources' authority to promulgate emergency and legislative rules necessary to implement trail system provisions

Legislative Description

Removing prohibition against establishing additional trail systems within state parks and state forests

Natural Resources

Last Action

To Transportation and Infrastructure

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Infrastructure 3/6/2025

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