IN HB1253 | 2022 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 6 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-06 - First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Pending: House Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Old forest areas in state forests. Requires the department of natural resources (department) to designate at least one undivided area comprising at least 10% of each state forest as an old forest area before January 1, 2023. Provides that the size of a designated old forest area must be at least 500 acres wherever possible. Sets forth certain purposes to guide the department in designating old forest areas. Prohibits the department from conducting or allowing timber management in old forest areas. Requires the department to produce and keep on file maps and legal descriptions of the designated old forest areas. Provides that the designation of the old forest areas may not affect: (1) hunting, fishing, and other recreational uses of the state forests; (2) maintenance of access roads in the state forests; or (3) rights of access through the state forests.

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Title

Old forest areas in state forests.

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History

DateChamberAction
2022-01-06HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
2022-01-06HouseCoauthored by Representative Cook
2022-01-06HouseAuthored by Representative May

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