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ACTION ALERT | TMP will close over 500 miles of roads near Yuma, AZ
The Bureau of Land Management’s Yuma East Travel Management Plan proposes closing or restricting nearly 500 miles of roads near Yuma, AZ. This action, part of a broader travel management strategy, aims to designate motorized vehicle trails and set management objectives, affecting access to various landmarks.
RED ALERT | New Arizona laws propose sweeping changes for motorized public land users
Arizona’s state legislature is fast-tracking four bills aimed at regulating off-highway vehicles (OHVs), drawing on bipartisan support and controversy. The proposed laws redefine OHVs, alter Arizona Revised Statutes to include stricter requirements for operation and registration, and establish new education courses. This legislative push stems from Sedona residents’ complaints about motorized public land use, affecting…
Arizona Expands OHV Registration Privileges for Nonresidents with HB2426
House Bill 2426, introduced by Republican Timothy Dunn, seeks to amend Arizona law, enabling 30-day temporary registration for nonresident OHV owners with vehicles titled elsewhere. The bill passed unanimously in the House, aligning OHV registration with current motor vehicle provisions, excluding the single 30-day limit within 12 months, and details OHV characteristics.
Arizona Bill Extends OHV Study Committee until May 31, 2025
Senate Bill 1055, introduced by Senator Sine Kerr, proposes to extend the Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Study Committee’s term by a year, until May 31, 2025. The committee, established in 2022, is tasked with studying OHV issues and providing annual reports for potential legislative or administrative actions.
ACTION ALERT | SB1052 will change OHV weight limit to include motorized vehicles under 3,500 lbs
Senate Bill 1052, introduced by Republicans Frank Carroll and Davin Farnsworth along with David Cook, proposes to amend Arizona Revised Statute sections to raise the unladen weight limit for OHVs requiring registration and license tax from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds, thereby altering the ATV definition and registration obligations.
ACTION ALERT | SB1567 Proposes Sweeping Changes to Arizona OHV Laws
Senate Bill 1567, sponsored by Senator Sine Kerr, revises Arizona’s legislation on off-highway vehicles (OHVs). It mandates driver’s licenses for OHV operators, bans alcohol consumption, requires safety education, and introduces strict safety protocols for minors. Amendments include redefining OHVs and specifying age-related operation restrictions. It passed the Senate on February 15, 2024.
ACTION ALERT | TMP Dictates use of 1,271 miles of roads near Yuma, AZ
The Bureau of Land Management Yuma Field Office is seeking feedback on a proposed 1,271-mile road network affecting 1.4 million acres near Yuma, Arizona. Implications for land use and access to recreational areas near military ranges and wildlife refuges are significant. Under NEPA, environmental impacts will be assessed, with a public comment period open from…
ACTION ALERT | Gila San Simon TMP will close 494 miles of roads near Safford, AZ
The Bureau of Land Management has proposed a Travel Management Plan that will affect motorized access to nearly 1 million acres of public lands near Gila, Arizona. The proposed travel network contains 2,389 miles of roads with 494 miles designated as closed under the preferred alternative C.
The Threat to Arizona’s Rural Way of Life: The Battle Against Massive Master-Planned Communities
We cherish our rural way of life, with its quiet neighborhoods, low crime rates, and small family-owned businesses. We appreciate the beauty of nature, wildlife, and the rich history of the area. However, this rural way of life is threatened by massive master-planned communities being developed in the West Valley. These communities, led by the…
Biden declares 1 million acre National Monument in Arizona | Thousands of miles of roads at stake
On August 8th, 2023, Joe Biden used the Antiquities Act and signed a proclamation declaring the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument, which has placed over 1 million acres of state and federal public land in Arizona under rigorous protection. The proposed monument was introduced by the Grand Canyon…