HB 1796-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE) |
Finds that: (1) There is an increasing demand for outdoor recreation opportunities and conservation measures on certain state lands; and |
(2) The recreating public cannot readily discern which state agency is responsible for the management of particular state lands or which policies apply to those lands. |
Reforms and improves access to and management of state lands on a sustainable basis by: (1) Providing a vehicle access permit and access policies for state lands; |
(2) Recovering the cost incurred by the state for operations and management of recreation opportunities; |
(3) Providing resources to address the growing demand and impacts of outdoor recreationists and conservation of our natural resources; and |
(4) Providing effective education and enforcement of state land access policies. |
Creates the discover pass and day-use permit and requires the permits to be visible in a vehicle accessing, driving, and/or parking on certain recreational lands. |
Creates the recreation access pass account. |