Shawnee TRAILS Act
This bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to designate and maintain at least 20% of trails in Shawnee National Forest for recreational use by e-bikes and off-highway vehicles (OHVs), including ATVs and ORVs. It mandates ongoing monitoring to ensure these trails support recreation while minimizing environmental harm and guaranteeing at least one trail remains open year-round for covered vehicles. The law directly affects forest visitors using e-bikes or OHVs and sets specific management requirements for the forest. It does not alter existing trail access rules for other vehicle types or non-recreational uses.
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Introduction
Oct 2023
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Introduced Oct 10, 2023
Last action Jan 18, 2024
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Jan 18, 2024
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry.
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Oct 25, 2023
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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Oct 10, 2023
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Mike Bost
RRepublican
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