04-09-2008, 04:10 PM
PHOENIX - The Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday, April 3, passed Senate Bill 1167 (also known as the funeral escort vehicle bill, changed by strike-everything amendment to become the OHV user fee bill), by a vote of 42 to 13.
SB1167 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. If approved it would then be forwarded to Governor Janet Napolitano for her signature.
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.
SB1167 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. If approved it would then be forwarded to Governor Janet Napolitano for her signature.
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.