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LD 1051

An Act To Provide Funding To Maintain All-Terrain Vehicle Trails

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Randy Hall

Bill proposed dedicated funding for maintaining Maine's ATV trail system but died in committee after receiving an "Ought Not to Pass" recommendation on April 28, 2025.

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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Bill Summary · LD 1051

Legislative bill overview

LD 1051 proposed dedicated funding mechanisms to maintain Maine's all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail system. The bill aimed to ensure consistent resources for trail upkeep, safety, and accessibility across the state's extensive ATV network.

Why is this important

ATV trails represent significant recreational and economic infrastructure in Maine, supporting tourism, outdoor recreation, and rural community engagement. Adequate trail maintenance affects both user safety and the viability of businesses dependent on ATV tourism.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source questions: Unclear whether funding would come from registration fees, fuel taxes, general appropriations, or user fees—each creating different stakeholder impacts
  • Trail access equity: Debate over which trails receive priority maintenance and whether funding benefits remote rural areas equitably or concentrates resources on popular corridors
  • Environmental and land-use concerns: Tension between trail expansion/maintenance and environmental protection, wildlife habitat, and private property rights

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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