03-11-2008, 09:10 PM
PHOENIX - The Arizona House of Representatives today passed House Bill 2573, (also known as the off-highway vehicle, user fee bill) by a vote of 43 to 13. For the official final ballot count go online to: http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?...hird.1.asp
House Bill 2573 would provide resources to better manage Arizona's growing off-highway vehicle (OHV) use while protecting wildlife habitat. OHVs have seen a 347 percent increase in usage in Arizona in the last few years, but law enforcement and trail development have lagged far behind. Through this legislation, dollars would be provided by a nominal user fee to create new law enforcement positions, new land and habitat mitigation for damaged use areas, and more trail construction.
The bill now heads to the Arizona Senate for consideration. As you may remember, last year the bill failed to pass the Senate by just one vote.
To learn more about this legislation or to contact your Representative or Senator go to our OHV legislation Web site at: http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/...tion.shtml.
House Bill 2573 would provide resources to better manage Arizona's growing off-highway vehicle (OHV) use while protecting wildlife habitat. OHVs have seen a 347 percent increase in usage in Arizona in the last few years, but law enforcement and trail development have lagged far behind. Through this legislation, dollars would be provided by a nominal user fee to create new law enforcement positions, new land and habitat mitigation for damaged use areas, and more trail construction.
The bill now heads to the Arizona Senate for consideration. As you may remember, last year the bill failed to pass the Senate by just one vote.
To learn more about this legislation or to contact your Representative or Senator go to our OHV legislation Web site at: http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/...tion.shtml.