West Virginia 2023 Regular Session Status: Enacted 3 R cosponsors

SB 468 — Continuing Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System

Last action — Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 25, 2023. Enacted.

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Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Bill Text

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1 added · 44 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to SB 468 changes the rules regarding the establishment of new ATV, ORV, or UTV trail systems in state parks and forests. Specifically, it prohibits any new systems but allows for the creation of specific connector trails that provide access from private systems, like the Hatfield-McCoy trails, to state park facilities. This matters because it aims to limit the expansion of motorized trails in natural areas while still allowing some access for recreational users, balancing both conservation and recreation interests.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 468 By Senators Hamilton, Maynard, Plymale, Taylor, Stuart, and Karnes [Passed March 11, 2023;
SB468 HFA Nestor 3-4 #1WRV 3133 Delegate Nestor moved to amend the Senate committee substitute on page 1, section 3a, lines 15 through 19, by striking the new language in lines 15 through 19 and inserting in lieu thereof the following:“The Parks and Recreation Section of the Division of Natural Resources is prohibited from establishing any additional ATV, ORV, or UTV trail systems within state parks and state forests:
in effect 90 days from passage] Enr CS for SB 468 AN ACT to amend and reenact §20-3-3a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to continuing the Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System and developing the existing Hatfield-McCoy trail system solely for the purpose of providing access to state park and state forest recreational facilities.
Provided, That the Director of the Division of Natural Resources shall have the authority to authorize the development and use of certain connector trails, roads, and parking areas from private systems, including, without limitation, the Hatfield-McCoy systems, solely for the purpose of providing access to state park and state forest recreational facilities and lodging by ATV, ORV, and UTV trail system users.”  AdoptedRejected
Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:
ARTICLE 3.
FORESTS AND WILDLIFE AREAS.
§20-3-3a.
Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System.
(a) The director, in consultation with the forestry director, may permit all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-highway recreational vehicles (ORVs), and utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) to drive on roads and trails in Cabwaylingo State Forest, as designated and approved by the director.
The director may establish special seasons and designate certain campgrounds and tent sites in the forest.
(b) The director, in consultation with the forestry director, may establish a special permit for purchase by the ATV and ORV users for road and trail access, and may close any areas, or parts thereof, to public use.
Should the director establish such a special permit, it shall be unlawful, at any time, to operate an ATV or ORV on any roads and trails in Cabwaylingo State Forest without the special permit.
(c) The provisions of §20-15-1 et seq.
of this code apply to the division, participants, outfitters, and licensees of the Cabwaylingo State Forest Trail System, though ORVs may be permitted.
(d) The Parks and Recreation Section of the Division of Natural Resources is prohibited from establishing any additional ATV, ORV, or UTV trail systems within state parks and state forests:
Provided, That the Director of the Division of Natural Resources shall have the authority to authorize the development and use of certain connector trails, roads, and parking areas from private systems, including, without limitation, the Hatfield-McCoy systems, solely for the purpose of providing access to state park and state forest recreational facilities and lodging by ATV, ORV, 1 Enr CS for SB 468 and UTV trail system users.
(e) The Director of the Division of Natural Resources shall have authority to promulgate emergency legislative rules and legislative rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this section.
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Action History

  1. Chapter 220, Acts, Regular Session, 2023

  2. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023

  3. To Governor 3/17/2023

  4. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023 - House Journal

  5. Approved by Governor 3/29/2023 - Senate Journal

  6. To Governor 3/17/2023 - House Journal

  7. To Governor 3/17/2023 - Senate Journal

  8. Completed legislative action

  9. Communicated to House

  10. Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 587)

  11. House Message received

  12. Communicated to Senate

  13. Passed House (Roll No. 511)

  14. Read 3rd time

  15. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  16. Amendment adopted (Voice vote)

  17. Read 2nd time

  18. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  19. Read 1st time

  20. On 1st reading, Special Calendar

  21. Do pass

  22. To House Economic Development and Tourism

  23. To Economic Development and Tourism

  24. Introduced in House

  25. Ordered to House

  26. Passed Senate (Roll No. 330)

  27. Read 3rd time

  28. On 3rd reading

  29. Read 2nd time

  30. On 2nd reading

  31. Read 1st time

  32. Immediate consideration

  33. Committee substitute reported

  34. To Outdoor Recreation

  35. Introduced in Senate

  36. To Outdoor Recreation

  37. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (146)

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Votes

Passage

Passed 29 Yea · 4 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14200
Unaffiliated 14201
Democrat 1000
Total 29401
% of votes cast 85%12%0%3%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MARONEY — Yea
STOVER — Not Voting
MARTIN — Nay
STUART — Yea
BOLEY — Yea
SWOPE — Yea
CAPUTO — Yea
NELSON — Yea
PHILLIPS — Yea
PLYMALE — Yea
TRUMP — Yea
HAMILTON — Nay
HUNT — Yea
JEFFRIES — Yea
SMITH — Yea
MR PRESIDENT — Yea
KARNES — Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Amy Grady Republican Nay
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Charles H. Clements Republican Nay
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jason Barrett Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Laura Wakim Chapman Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Azinger Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Vince Deeds Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 468?
SB 468 is sponsored by Mark R. Maynard (Republican), Plymale, Jay Taylor (Republican), Stuart, Karnes, and Bill Hamilton (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 468?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 25, 2023. Enacted.
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