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NHOHVA Legislative Alert | |
Senate Bill 366
NHOHVA would like to announce an Executive Session of the New Hampshire House Transportation Committee discussing the Senate Amendments to Senate Bill 366 at the Legislative Office Building, Room 203, 33 North State Street, Concord, NH on Tuesday, April 10 at 11:00 AM.
SB366 was originally introduced to allow a properly registered OHRV to replace the wheels with tracks, cleats or skis (or a combination thereof), that also fits the definition of a snowmobile and pay an additional registration fee of $16.00 to operate as a snowmobile. NHOHVA thinks this is a great idea and we fully support this bill as it was originally introduced.
Then a Senate Amendment was made to allow Maine and Vermont riders to ride New Hampshire trails without a New Hampshire OHRV registration requirement. NHOHVA does not support this amendment and we testified to that fact before the Transportation committee.
Senate Bill 237
NHOHVA is announcing an Executive Session of the New Hampshire House Resources, Recreation and Development Committee at the Legislative Office Building, Room 305, 33 North State Street, Concord, NH at 1:00 PM.
This bill serves two puposes. First, it is intended to eliminate the deadline on field purchases and transfers of funds for the state park system and the bureau of trails. The second purpose is to establish a fund to collect gifts and donations to the state park system. This bill is a request of the Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED), Division of Parks and Recreation.
NHOHVA stands in full support of any request made by our partnering New Hampshire Administrative Agencies.
Please join NHOHVA and attend these two Executive Sessions. Please be seen by the legislature of New Hampshire to send a message that the community cares about promoting a positive image of our sport to the public.
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Threats Across the Nation
Around the entire country our sport is being threatened by Eco-Lawsuits, Public Planning, land closures, laws, rules and regulations that have some kind of adverse effect on our sport.
More and more requests for "human exclusivity zones" are being fielded around the county. These requests come from those who would consider themselves more enlightened than they feel an OHV enthusiast could ever be. In the name of saving the planet, the sport you love is being sold out from under you.
Don't Let this trend come to New Hampshire! Get involved today. Join NHOHVA today and donate to help us in our effort of saving what is left of our sport!
Show your commitment to our sport by ensuring you are a member of a club and ensuring that club is a part of NHOHVA. NHOHVA clubs are recognized for their commitment to promoting a positive image of our sport here and around the country.
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NHOHVA is Here Working for YOU! |  If you ride or register any OHV of any kind in NH, then NHOHVA is fighting for YOU. We represent the rights of all OHV users in this state and we are working to protect your right to ride! Please donate $10 today to help us keep up the fight! A portion of your $10 donation will go toward lobbying efforts to protect your rights with the NH state legislature. Visit our website and donate today!
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On the NHOHVA Docket | |
 NHOHVA is fighting for your right to ride! NHOHVA is keeping a vigilant eye out for any potential threats to our sport here in New hampshire and around the country. Our work is never done and we will never rest! These are some of the issues NHOHVA is currently working on and where we stand with each issue.
Remember NHOHVA is here working for you and your right to enjoy our sport. Here is the procedural posture of a few of the items on our docket:
- SB0366-FN - relative to use of certain OHRV's on snowmobile trails and relative to authorization for snowmobiles and OHRVs registered in Vermont and Maine to operate in this state
- NHOHVA supports this bill as originally proposed but we do not support the recent amendments made to allow ME and VT riders to ride NH trails without registration in NH without a reciprocal agreement from those states.
- A public hearing was held on March 27, 2012 in Concord, NH. NHOHVA was there and testified before the New Hampshire legislature at this meeting on behalf of all OHV users in the state.
- An executive Session will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 to further discuss the Senate Amendments to this bill.
- HB1332 - relative to the law enforcement authority of fish and game officers
- As of February 22, 2012 the posture of this bill is that this bill ought to pass with a vote of 181 to 165
- HB1337 - relative to the enforcement of violations of fish and game laws and establishing a committee to study the disposition of wildlife confiscated by the fish and game department
- As of February 22, 2012, this bill has been deemed inexpedient to legislate and put on hold
- HB1442 - relative to motorcycle noise emissions regulation
- On Marrch 7, 2012 this bill was referred to the House Transportation Committee
- A hearing was held on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at the Legislative Office Building, Room 306-308 to discuss this bill. NHOHVA was there to show our presence and concern for all legislation that effects our sport either directly or indirectly.
- NH1540 - relative to conservation easements on public land
- As of February 15, 2012, this bill has been put on hold
- SB0237 - relative to field purchases and transfers of funds for the state park system and the bureau of trails, and the use of gifts and donations to the division of parks and recreation
- This bill was referred to resources, recreation and development on February 22, 2102 and a public hearing was held on March 12, 2012 at the Legislative Office Building, Room 303 in Concord.
- This bill will be discussed at an Executive Legislative Session on April 17, 2012 at the Legislative Office Building, Room 305 in Concord,
- SB0250 - relative to operation of trail bikes and ATV's on state lands
- This bill was discussed at the public hearing on March 27, 2012 at the Legislative Office Building in Concord. NHOHVA was present in full support of this bill.
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Upcoming Events |
April 10 - Concord, NH - Legislative Office
Building, Room 203, 11:00 AM
Please join NHOHVA and show the New Hampshire Legislature that citizens are concerned about any legislation that effects our sport.
Join NHOHVA in promoting our sport in a positive light to our elected officials.
April 17 - Concord, NH - Legislative Office
Building, Room 305, 1:00 PM
Please join NHOHVA and help us show our support for Senate Bill 237, DRED and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
April 21 - Concord, NH - Fish & Game
Department - 10AM - 3PM
Join NHOHVA and the NH Fish & Game Department while we celebrate Wildlife Day together. Fun for the whole family.
May 2 - Loudon, NH
NH Motor Speedway - 5-8PM
Join NHOHVA as we celebrate our annual Kids Safe 500 event at the NH Motor Speedway in Loudon, NH
May 23 - OPENING DAY! NHOHVA's favorite holiday of the year!
Stay tuned to the NHOHVA newsletter for a MAJOR legislative announcement coming soon from NHOHVA!
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Supercross Update |  Many fans already knew it would be a foregone conclusion, but now it is official. Ryan Villopoto has locked in the 2012 Supercross Championship. This makes two years in a row for Villopoto. He is only the second repeat champion in Supercross history. The first rider to accomplish this two-fer was Ricky Carmichael in 2005 and 2006. Congratulations RV1. |
GNCC Update
 the 2012 GNCC series made its way to Morgantown, WV at the Steel Creek Campground, framed by beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The West Virginia terrain offered plenty in the way of rocks, mud bogs and water crossings - excellent offerings making Steel Creek one of the toughest cross-country courses in the series.
In the 4X4 Open Class, Michael Swift won his first race of the season just barely squeaking past current class points leader Bryan Buckhannon. In the 4X4 Senior class Forest Wharton secured a hattrick of his own by going 3 for 3 in the season so far.  |
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Thank you for being a part of NHOHVA. Jason Woodward, Esq.
President of NHOHVA New Hampshire Off-Highway Vehicle Association Ride as if everyone is watching - Talk as if everyone is listening |
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