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NHOHVA Legislative Alert | |
Senate Bill 250
NHOHVA would like to announce a full committe work session of the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 10:40 AM in the Legislative Office Building, Room 305, Concord, NH. An Executive Session may follow.
Here is some background on SB 250. The amendment analysis language of the bill reads as follows:
"This bill adds specific exceptions to the evaluation criteria for the establishment of ATV and trail
bike trails on state lands, and allows for OHRV operation on certain highways and trail crossings
and connectors in Coos county."
The specific highways being discussed for OHRV operation are Back Lake Road in Pittsburg, from the town dump to Route 3; Route 3 in Pittsburg from the intersection of Back Lake Road to Route 145; Route 145 in Pittsburg and Clarksville from the intersection of Route 3 to Cedar Stream Road; Diamond Pond Road in Stewartstown from the town-owned section south to Charles Heath Road; Jericho Lake Road in Berlin from Route 110 to Jericho Mountain State Park; and the reduced speed section of Route 3 in North Stratford village as needed to reach services.
NHOHVA strongly supports any expansion of allowed OHRV use in New Hampshire and everywhere else. This bill also serves the potential to assist with the New Hampshire north country economy, and NHOHVA also strongly supports that as well.
Please join NHOHVA on May 1 in support of Senate Bill 250. Help us show the New Hampshire legislature that the enthusiasts of our sport care about promoting our sport in positive light to the public and the powers that be. Show New Hamshire that we care about our sport with NHOHVA! |
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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 was held on April 11, 2012 where the Senate Amendments to this bill were discussed. NHOHVA was there for this Session where it was announced that this bill would be put on hold.
- 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.
- This bill will be discussed on Tuesday, May 1 during a full committee work session of the Resources, Recreation and Development Committee. NHOHVA will be there in full support of this bill.
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Supercross Update |
After having clenched the 2012 Supercross Championship title, two-time Supercross champion and defending outdoor Motocross champion Ryan Villopoto injured his knee Saturday night before his hometown crowd of Seattle.
Villopoto will undurgo knee surgury and will not be defending his outdoor title. In a recent conversation with NHOHVA, the champion informed us that although he has worked hard preparing for the outdoor season and he is disappointed he will not see that hard work come to fruition, at the same time he has come back from injury before and he knows what it takes to get back. Good luck, Ryan, NHOHVA will be rooting for you! Get well soon to Ryan and all to the long list of other riders injured in the 2012 season: Christian Craig, Michael Byrne, Tommy Hahn, Tyla Rattray, Ryan Dungey, Josh Hansen, James Steward, Josh Hill, Nick Wey, Chris Blose, Ivan Tedesco Ben Townley and Bryce Valley heal up soon, everyone. |
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NHOHVA is Here Fighting 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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Upcoming Events |
May 1 - Legislative Office Building, Concord, NH
Room 305
Full Commiittee Work session of the
Resources, recreation and Development
Commiittee to discuss Senate Bill 250
Join NHOHVA to send a message to the NH
Legislature that you care about promoting a
positive image of our sport
May 2 - NH Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH - 5-8PM
Kid's Safe 500
Join NHOHVA as we celebrate our
annual Kids Safe 500 event at the NH Motor
Speedway in Loudon, NH
May 23 - NH Trails - Opening Day!
June 8, 9 & 10 - NH Motor Speedway, Loudon, NH
New England Classic Charity Trail ride
Join NHOHVA as we celebrate the 32nd annual
running of the New England Classic charity Trail
Ride Friday, June 8, 5:00 PM - check-in,
registration and tech inspection
Stay tuned to the NHOHVA newsletter for a MAJOR legislative announcement coming soon from NHOHVA!
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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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Charity Trail Ride presented by the Merrimack Valley Trail Riders, sponsored by Suzuki and benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 
Speedway in Loudon, NH. 
