| Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
| Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee | |
HJM 4011
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in
their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a
statement of legislative intent.
Brief Description: Requesting federal legislation to preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals on public lands.
Sponsors: Representatives Kessler, Warnick, Haler, Kretz, Hinkle, Orcutt, Newhouse, Lantz, McCune, Kristiansen, Haigh, B. Sullivan and Dunn.
Brief Summary of Bill |
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Hearing Date: 2/19/07
Staff: Jaclyn Ford (786-7339).
Background:
Right-to-Ride bills have been introduced in the United States Congress several times, but have
never successfully passed both houses. The Right-to-Ride bills have sought to preserve the use
and access of pack and saddle stock animals on land administered by the National Park Service,
the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Forest
Service where there was a historical tradition of the use of pack and saddle stock animals.
Summary of Bill:
The United States Congress and the President of the United States should enact a law preserving
the access of pack and saddle stock animals on public lands where there is a historical tradition
of access. In addition, federal agencies should comply with the full review process before
implementing proposed reductions in the access of pack and saddle stock animals.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not requested.