2016 Senate Bill 1036

Expand DNR role in “Rails to Trails” projects

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 6, 2016

Introduced by Sen. Goeff Hansen (R-34)

To allow the state Department of Natural Resources to become a National Trails System “sponsor” for purposes taking over unused railroad right-of-ways for rails to trails projects, or paths along operating rail lines. The DNR would assume full responsibility for liability, for which the railroad would have to pay fair compensation, as spelled out in a mutual agreement between them.

Referred to the Committee on Outdoor Recreation and Tourism