HF469

HF469 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State trail bicycle pass required, and money appropriated.

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill requires anyone aged 16 or over to have a valid state trail bicycle pass to bike on designated state trails in Minnesota. It introduces two types of passes: an annual pass costing $25, and a daily pass costing $5, with each type of pass carrying a $1 issuing fee. The bill also sets procedures for selling these passes, handling the collected fees, issuing duplicate passes, and maintaining a dedicated fund for the upkeep of state trails. The bill amends existing regulations by specifying that designated employees can issue citations for violations of state trail and other natural resource rules. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of agents appointed to handle the sale and issuance of these passes and specifies the use of funds collected from pass sales for trail maintenance and repair.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 12, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

Citations

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Adds specification of state trail bicycle pass requirement for cyclists."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill amends the citation authority under section 84.0835, subdivision 3, affecting state employees’ ability to issue citations for trail use violations.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on existing authority regarding citations for pass violations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "84.0835"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references section 85.052 concerning payment of camping fees in state parks as part of amending authority to issue citations.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "85.052"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill references section 85.45, which deals with cross-country ski passes as part of citation issuance authority.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "85.45"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New subsection on state trail bicycle pass requirements for cyclists 16 years or older."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This citation relates to state trail bicycle pass requirements, with a focus on subsection legislative changes.",
      "modified": [
        "Further specifications on agents’ roles and fees."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "85.455"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Incorporates section 85.46 regarding horse passes in the citation issuance framework.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "85.46"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Mentions section 84.9275 for nonresident all-terrain vehicle state trail passes impacting citation issuance authority.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "84.9275"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New reference to compliance with rules about pass management procedures."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill makes reference to section 97A.485 regarding agents' rules for issuing trail passes.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97A.485"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Includes details on issuing duplicate state trail bicycle passes."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Involves section 97A.405 concerning procedures for issuing duplicate passes.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "97A.405"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Definition of a bicycle referenced from section 169.011 to clarify the scope of subsection 85.455.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "169.011"
  }
]