HB1414Introduced in the House
Forest management.
Introduced by Beau Baird, District 44
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Forest management. Requires the department of natural resources (department) to establish recreational fees for the access and use of state forest land. Provides that the department shall ensure that at all times: (1) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 100 years or older; and (2) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 20 years or younger. Provides that money in the state forestry fund does not revert to the state general fund. Establishes various restrictions on landowner liability to recreational users.
Where it stands
Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor
January 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Authored by Representative Baird
First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources
Representatives Bartels, Jackson C added as coauthors
Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor
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