Introduced by Sen. Cameron Brown R- on May 14, 2009
To prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from banning horseback riding and pack animals on trails on state land where this was not prohibited before May 7, 2008; require the department to reopen horse trails closed since then; and “facilitate the continued use of saddle and pack animals on state land where there is a historical tradition of their use.” Also, to require the Natural Resources Commission to “establish a network of trailways on state owned lands that may be used by pack and saddle animals”.. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Natural Resources & Environmental Affairs Committee on May 14, 2009
Reported in the Senate on November 18, 2009
With the recommendation that the bill and the substitute (S-2) be referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Bioeconomy.
Referred to the Senate Agriculture and Bioeconomy Committee on November 18, 2009
Reported in the Senate on December 17, 2009
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) previously recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs be rejected.
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered in the Senate on December 17, 2009
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that allows trails to be closed to horses but only for very specific reasons.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the Senate on December 17, 2009
Amendment offered by Sen. Gilda Jacobs D- on December 17, 2009
To prohibit the sale or use of human lice treatments containing lindane.
Amendment offered by Sen. Liz Brater D- on December 17, 2009
Prohibit the manufacture or distribution of products containing decabromodiphenyl ethers (deca-BDEs), which are a commonly used flame retardant for electronics.
To prohibit the Department of Natural Resources from banning horseback riding and pack animals on state land where this was not previously prohibited unless a restriction is based on "sound science," or for reasons of public safety or maintenance, and only after a public hearing.
Received in the House on December 17, 2009
Referred to the House Natural Resources, Tourism, and Outdoor Recreation Committee on December 17, 2009
Reported in the House on January 21, 2010
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered in the House on March 25, 2010
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details. This was bypassed in favor of another substitute that gives the DNRE more discretion on closing trails.
The amendment failed by voice vote in the House on March 25, 2010
Substitute offered by Rep. Tim Moore R- on March 25, 2010
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that gives the DNRE more discretion on closing trails, based on negotiations with the department, user groups and legislators.
The substitute passed by voice vote in the House on March 25, 2010
To require the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to adopt a statewide trail use plan that generally allows horseback riding in state forests unless there is a legal restriction, but not in state parks or game areas, with certain exceptions. Trails would be considered closed to horses unless they are identified in the plan as open. The bill establishes new procedures the department must use for closing trails
establish a from banning horseback riding and pack animals on state land where this was not previously prohibited unless a restriction is based on "sound science," or for reasons of public safety or maintenance, and only after a public hearing.
Received in the Senate on March 25, 2010
To require the Department of Natural Resources and Environment to adopt a statewide trail use plan that generally allows horseback riding in state forests unless there is a legal restriction, but not in state parks or game areas, with certain exceptions. Trails would be considered closed to horses unless they are identified in the plan as open. The bill establishes new procedures the department must use for closing trails.