UPDATE: West Virginia Bill to Create Additional Opportunities for Off-Road Recreation Passed Senate; goes to House
DON’T DELAY! Please contact the West Virginia House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Immediately to request support for S.B. 285/H.B. 2697
You may use the following points in your message:
- S.B. 285/H.B. 2697 empowers three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems and recreation management programs tailored to the needs of their communities.
- S.B. 285/H.B. 2697 recognizes that there is interest within the state for additional well-managed trails and facilities for off-highway recreational vehicle enthusiasts and other recreational users.
Overview: Legislation (S.B. 285/H.B. 2697) to empower three or more contiguous counties to form regional recreation authorities to establish new recreational trail systems and recreation management programs tailored to the needs of their communities was reintroduced. The bill would require that these authorities work with private landowners, county officials, community leaders, government agencies, recreational user groups and recreational entrepreneurs on these initiatives. S.B. 285 was amended in committee to align language with companion bill H.B. 2697. The amended bill passed its committee and floor votes with unanimous support. S.B. 285 has been sent to the House Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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