2009 Senate Bill 496

Impose state land horseback riding fee

Introduced in the Senate

April 30, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To impose a requirement that horseback riders on state land must buy a bridle tag for $5 per day, $25 per year or $60 for three years, and use the money to establish and maintain a network or horseback riding trails. The bill would authorize a state equine trailways commission to “advise “the Department of Natural Resources on the use of the trailway network and the use of the new fee money.

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs