on the Move HB 4323 I WILL NEED YOU!

[tdunn976]

House Bill 4323 (the ORV Bill)
will most likely have a hearing date set by Feb. 27,2008
I NEED 100 people at he Capitol Building in Lansing to fill the room and hallway.
You will not need to speak but a sign saying " I Support HB4323 as Presented" would do wonders!

My problem is that after date is announced there may be only a 4 day window to mobilize!
I know not much notice but they do that to keep us from showing up in force!

This bill would help manage the gowth in ORV's and their useage, benefit communities with the economic return from our dollars and allow greater access to our trail system.

I NEED YOU!
THE ORV COMMUNITY NNEDS YOU!
THE AMA NEEDS YOU!

BY SIMPLY SHOWING UP YOU GET TO BE HEARD!


Thomas Dunn
AMA District 14
Assit. Legislative Director
517-896-9757

 

[tdunn976]

Resolution/hb4323

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Subject: Resolution/HB 4323
Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:08:07 -0500
RESOLUTION / HB 4323





February 14, 2008





On February 7th, all 43 county commissions affected by HB 4323 were sent a sample Resolution to adopt in support of HB 4323.



If they choose to support such a Resolution, it only means they wish to have the option of using what is offered in HB 4323 once it passes, giving them local control.



If you have contact with your county commissioner, urge them to support the Resolution and give support to HB 4323. Most important, get their response sent in post haste.



There is considerable behind the scenes action on 4323 in Lansing and we hope to have a very definitive answer by weeks end on the direction we need to take for this bill to move forward.



Your e-mails have been very affective; there is not a legislative leader in Lansing that doesn’t know about HB 4323 and the position of the users. From the Governor, on down. Great job!



Of tremendous importance at the moment is to get all 43 county commissions to send in a Resolution of support for HB 4323. Make darn sure, your county is one of them!



Will keep you all abreast as things unfold and we can expect things to happen fast from here on. 4323 COULD be taken up by the committee, through the Senate and signed by the Governor early as, the end of March.



Please pass this on to all your ORV friends and those wishing to see HB 4323 become a reality.





Later, Dick

 

[tdunn976]

HB4323 April 16,2008 IS YOUR DAY!!

APRIL 16, 2008 IS YOUR DAY





April 16, 2008, 1:00 pm is date and time set by the Chair of the Senate Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, Senator Patricia Birkholz. The Committee will meet and hear testimony from the people on House Bill 4323.



In a brief explanation, HB 4323 once passed into law will permit an ORV to operate to the “far right” on 70% of northern Michigan roadways, upon adoption of an ordinance adopted by local jurisdiction.



This will mean in most counties, you will be able to use your ORV to obtain gas, food and lodging, ride from your campground, motel, cabin or home on 70% or more of the county roadways in northern Michigan . You will be able to ride to the trailhead, run an errand or take a simple evening ride on back roads.



HB 4323 applies to Bay, Gladwin, Clare, Osceola, Lake , Mason and those counties north, for the remainder of the state.



Maximum speed will be 25 mph, helmet, eye protection required and all youths must be 12, have a DNR ORV Safety Certificate and be accompanied by an adult. All Public Act 300 traffic laws must be obeyed.



We are asking for your support and to be in Lansing on April 16th if at all possible. Here is the plan;



We need as many as possible to show up with an ORV in the back of a pickup and park in the Capitol area.



We need you to come inside the Farnum Building , ( Senate Office Building ) and fill out a card that you were there, please, do not mark the box you wish to speak, there is a reason.



We then need you to go outside on the sidewalk and join others with a sign in hand with your proper statement as to why you want 4323 passed. It is your day, be polite, from your heart and in the interest of the sport, make your statement. Poster board and Sharpies are fine, but make them neat; this is not a high school car wash. Be prepared for the press and remember, any comments you make, reflects on 350,000 plus other users and the advancement of our sport.











A good statement on your sign would be, ” list your county, Supports HB 4323”



Before you leave, be sure and visit your Senators office, a simple elevator ride away, or a walk across the corner in the basement of the Capitol. Express to your Senator or one of their staff, your support of HB 4323. This may be the most significant thing you do all day. We will have people there to give you directions to the Senate offices.



Why not speak? There are several people who are very well versed in what needs to be said to discredit our oppositions expected statements in the eyes of the Committee. We want our story to be told. The hearing will last about 1 ½ to 2 hours, tops. If we miss the opportunity of having someone speak that is really well prepared and their statements are vital, that could be very detrimental to our cause.



In the end, the Chair determines who speaks and who don’t.



Our objective remains, to get HB 4323 passed “as presented” to manage the sport of ORV activity in the interest of safety, environmental protection, increased recreational opportunity and economic benefit.



At this point, looks as if this day will be a “happening” with several groups considering hiring a bus, some have, carpooling or participating in the pickup brigade. With good effort, we will see the day when we can leave the cabin in Gladwin and ride via the back roads, all the way to the bridge or ride across the UP from DeTour to Ontanogan. An awesome family vacation!



HB 4323 will make it possible for us to host several types of events such a rally’s, jamborees and other organized events that we read about in other states.



A win with HB 4323 will pave the way for us to gain further legislation that will enhance our sport even more. The future of our sport depends a lot on your participation the 16th of April! Watch the various ORV websites for updates.



Submitted by Dick Ranney



AMA D-14 Off-Road Legislative Director

Legislative Liaison, Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan

Coordinator, Michigan Motorized Recreation Council

 

[OVER 50]

Marked it on the calender,might try to see if anybody in my area wants to share the ride? I have made people around here aware of this bill both through direct contact and distribution of Great Lakes Trailrider mag at local bike shops. Now it's time to pack the capital.

 

[tdunn976]

Call your Senator Now! HB4323

CONTACT YOUR SENATOR ON 4323









JUNE 12, 2008

Michigan Motorized Recreation Council

For Immediate Release:



The 5-0 supporting vote for HB 4323 on June 11th of the Senate Committee of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs paved the way

for a Senate floor vote on the bill. We now expect the Senate vote to happen within the next two weeks and on for a signature of Governor Jennifer M. Granholm within 20 days thereafter.



Now is the time for you to put in your final efforts by sending an e-mail of support of HB 4323 to your State Senator. Their address can be found by going to www.amad14.org, looking in the legislative section from the bar on the left, follow the steps and send your Senator an e-mail in support of HB 4323.



To contact the Governor, go to www.michigan.gov look to the bar on the right, to Governor, you will see an e-mail icon at the top of the page to e-mail the Governor’s office. You can then express your support of HB 4323 to the Governor.



We are now in the final two steps of a nine step process that has taken over two years to complete. With your support, we will see several counties open 70% or more of their roadways to ORV use in the next few months.



Your voice has never been as important as it is now in Lansing for the passage of HB 4323, send your e-mail of support immediately!













Michigan Motorized Recreation Council public releases are the result of roundtable discussions by the leaders of the major ORV organizations in Michigan , representing over 20,000 members. For

Additional information, contact Dick Ranney, Coordinator @ 989 469-2405

 

[tdunn976]

Hb4323

CONTACT YOUR SENATOR NOW ON HB 4323







June 24, 2008

MICHIGAN MOTORIZED RECREATION COUNCIL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:







Legislative sessions end at the close of business on Thursday, June 26th for summer recess.



HB 4323 passed the House Committee by a vote of 11-0, the House by 107-0, passed Senate Committee by a vote of 5-0. It now has to pass the Senate floor by a majority and the signature of the Governor to become law.



We need you and all your contacts, to e-mail or call YOUR Senator NOW and urge the Senate to take up HB 4323 this week.



WE DO NOT WANT TO WAIT UNTIL LEGISLATURE RECONVENES AFTER LABOR DAY FOR THIS BILL TO BE ACTED UPON. YOUR VOICE NEEDS TO BE HEARD IN LANSING BY YOUR SENATOR IN SUPPORT OF HB 4323!



Contact must be made no later than Wednesday evening.



See the attachment for e-mails and phone numbers

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Article in the Detroit Free Press about this:

http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008807300329

 

[MuddyBuddy]

Article in the Petoskey News Review:

http://www.petoskeynews.com/articles/2008/07/31/news/doc4891d258a2331498768641.txt