1698-S2 AMS OKE S2899.1

2SHB 1698 - S AMD 339

By Senator Oke

ADOPTED 04/11/2003

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"Sec. 1. RCW 46.09.280 and 1986 c 206 s 13 are each amended to read as follows:

The interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall establish ((a committee of nonhighway road recreationists, including representatives of organized ORV groups,)) the nonhighway and off-road vehicle advisory committee to provide advice regarding the administration of this chapter. The nonhighway and off-road vehicle advisory committee consists of a proportional representation of persons with recreational experience in areas identified in the most recent fuel use study, including but not limited to people with off-road vehicle, hiking, equestrian, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing experience. Only representatives of organized ORV groups may be voting members of the committee with respect to expenditure of funds received under RCW 46.09.110.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. The nonhighway and off-road vehicle advisory committee created in RCW 46.09.280 must review the existing nonhighway and off-road vehicle distribution formulas and policies in RCW 46.09.020, 46.09.170, and 46.09.280 and develop recommendations for statutory changes. The recommendations should be consistent with the results of the most recent fuel use study, and address the operation and maintenance needs of existing facilities. For the review in this section, the committee must also include representation of county sheriffs, recreational land managers, the state parks and recreation commission, the department of fish and wildlife, and the department of natural resources, and the chairs of the house of representatives and senate committees with jurisdiction over this issue. Recommendations must be submitted to the appropriate standing committees of the legislature by January 1, 2004."

2SHB 1698 - S AMD 339

By Senator Oke

ADOPTED 04/11/2003

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "programs;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 46.09.280; and creating a new section."

EFFECT: The nonhighway and off-road vehicle advisory committee is created. The committee must make recommendations to the Legislature by January 1, 2004, on future distribution of off-road vehicle and nonhighway funds.

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