Overview: Bill Number: LD 1435, Title: An Act To Allow A Municipality Or Locally Recognized Lake Association To Post Certain Information On The Department Of Inland Fisheries And Wildlife'S Information Kiosks Located At State Boat Launch Facilities, Status: Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD), Introduced: April 03, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The intent of this bill is to authorize municipalities and locally recognized lake associations to post informational materials on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife's kiosks located at state boat launch facilities. The goal is to improve public access to local information and resources related to recreational activities, environmental stewardship, and waterway management.
Key Provisions:
- Allow municipalities and lake associations to request and receive permission from the Department to post information on state-owned boat launch kiosks
- Specify the types of content that can be displayed, such as boating safety tips, invasive species prevention, and local event announcements
- Require the Department to develop guidelines and a permitting process for the placement of third-party information on the kiosks
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Municipalities and lake associations, which would gain a new avenue to disseminate community-specific information to recreational users
- The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which would need to establish and manage the kiosk permitting program
- Boaters, anglers, and other outdoor enthusiasts, who would have improved access to locally relevant resources and updates
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
This bill (LD 1435) was introduced in the legislature but ultimately placed in the legislative files, effectively killing the proposal.
