Bill
H 147
Overview: H 147, "An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee", was introduced on February 5, 2025 and has been read first time and referre
Overview: H 147, "An act relating to establishing the Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee", was introduced on February 5, 2025 and has been read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish a Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee to examine the issue of compensation for landowners who allow public access to their private property for recreational trails.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a 15-member Recreational Trails Compensation Study Committee, including representatives from state agencies, outdoor recreation organizations, and landowner groups.
- Directs the committee to study the current practices and policies related to compensation for landowners who allow public access to their property for recreational trails.
- Requires the committee to identify barriers to landowner participation, evaluate potential compensation models, and make recommendations for legislative or administrative changes.
- Mandates the committee to submit a report with its findings and recommendations to the legislature within one year of its first meeting.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Landowners who currently allow or may consider allowing public access to their property for recreational trails would be impacted by the committee's recommendations.
- Outdoor recreation enthusiasts and the general public would be affected by changes to the availability and accessibility of recreational trails on private property.
- Policymakers would have the opportunity to address the issue of landowner compensation and potentially increase public access to recreational trails.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment, where it will undergo further review and consideration before potentially moving to a vote in the legislature.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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