2006 House Bill 6215

Allow local "country scenic river" regulations

Introduced in the House

June 20, 2006

Introduced by Rep. Dave Hildenbrand (R-86)

To allow local governments to adopt a local ordinance regulating the use of vessels, water skis, aquaplanes, surfboards, and similar equipment on rivers designated as "country scenic natural rivers." These ordinances would be exempt from the usual Department of Natural Resources "veto power" over such ordinances. A "country-scenic river" is defined as a river in an agricultural setting with pastoral borders, some homes, and which is readily accessible. It is one of three broad classes of natural river, the other two being wilderness and wild-scenic.

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy

June 22, 2006

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 19, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy