MA S477

Bill

Promoting snowmobiling sustainability

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote snowmobiling sustainability. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote the sustainability of snowmobiling in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1. Expanding the Massachusetts Snowmobile and Recreation Vehicle Advisory Board from 11 to 13 members, with at least one member being a resident of certain central and western Massachusetts counties. 2. Allowing the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts to appoint two members to the Advisory Board. 3. Establishing an annual "free snowmobile weekend" where non-residents can operate snowmobiles on public and private lands with the Snowmobile Association's permission, without needing a Massachusetts snowmobile registration or trail pass. 4. Prohibiting the operation of wheeled motor vehicles on designated snow vehicle trails, with fines for violations. 5. Allowing the use of recreational trails (also known as "rail trails") for snowmobiling during periods of sufficient snow cover, through an agreement between state agencies and the Snowmobile Association. The goal is to support and promote sustainable snowmobiling activities in the state, while also protecting designated trails from unauthorized use by other vehicles.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (9)

Donnie Berthiaume (R), Natalie Blais (D), Anne Gobi (D), Paul Mark (D), Christopher Markey (D), Joe McKenna (R), Mike Moore (D), Todd Smola (R), Dean Tran (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2281 (on 07/01/2019)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S477

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S477
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S477.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H121	Relative to programs to promote self-sufficiency and decrease dependence on government provided assistance	Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means	Similar To
H2412	To promote development through the historic rehabilitation tax credits	Accompanied a study order, see H5040	Similar To
H848	Promoting snowmobiling sustainability	Accompanied a new draft, see S2281	Similar To
S1216	To promote healthy communities and the environment	Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1293	To promote public health through the prevention and wellness trust fund	Read and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2091	To promote and advance motorcycle safety	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S2097	Promoting bicycle safety	Accompanied S2042	Similar To
S2224	To promote Massachusetts furniture manufacturers	Accompanied a study order, see S2569	Similar To
S2281	Promoting snowmobiling sustainability	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Replaced by
S2359	Promoting community immunity	Accompanied a new draft, see S2763	Similar To
S449	Relative to protecting, preserving, and increasing access to family camping	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S95	To promote livable communities	Accompanied a study order, see S2533	Similar To

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