SB770

Establishing Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Act

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Establishes the West Virginia Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Act to manage OHV recreation areas.

The West Virginia Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Act establishes a commission within the Division of Natural Resources to oversee off-highway vehicle recreation. The commission will allocate funds for maintaining and expanding OHV recreation areas, establish grants for trail development, review trail projects, conduct environmental impact assessments, and collaborate with law enforcement on safety regulations. The act also establishes the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program Fund, financed by OHV registration fees, fines, state appropriations, and private donations.

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
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History

Feb 5

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

Senate

To Transportation and Infrastructure then Finance

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate