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HF 35

A bill for an act relating to private land available for public use for recreational purposes. Effective date: 07/01/2024.

Agenda

Subcommittee members: Sweeney-CH, Evans, Knox

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Location: Room G15

Comments Submitted:

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02-14-2023

Betsy Fickel

As I am currently out of town, and due to other circumstances, I am not able to attend this subcommittee hearing.I have no issue with bicyclists being added to recreational users of these types trails. I do take issue where users have access to buildings, machinery, etc. As is in current language. Line 13.It gives every appearance of granting one permission to trespass, which is a violation of a person's private property rights.I can't help but think of the possibility of nefarous use by certain ideologies, especially pertaining to animals.Perhaps a change of language along with adding that if one goes off the approved pathway, they may be subject to trespassing charges by the property owners. Just because one wants to doesn't give them the right to violate a property owners right of privacy.

02-15-2023

Betsy Fickel

In addition to lines 716 of concern, lines 2932, use of, passage over, presence...I question if this is the taking of private property without compensation? The action would be similar to eminent domain without compensation? So would this bill regarding the definition of "land", essentially eliminate a person's control over their property in favor of another's desire to use it at their pleasure? Again, this language is very troublesome and needs to be reconsidered to protect people's Constitutionally protected property rights. Just compensation, lease, restrictions to pathways only should be considered. As a land owner, I want say so how to use my property.