SF767 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Unimpeded access to state forest roads for certain commercial purposes provided by the commissioner of natural resources requirement provision

Related bill: HF813

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Senate Bill SF No 767, introduced by Senators Wesenberg, Green, Eichorn, and Drazkowski, mandates that the Commissioner of Natural Resources provide unobstructed access to state forest roads for specific commercial activities, including minnow trapping, leech trapping, fur trapping, and logging. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 89002, subdivision 3, to ensure that commercial users have the necessary access to manage, protect, and utilize forest resources effectively. It also stipulates that if a permit is required for accessing these roads, the relevant state authority must issue such permits to those engaged in the listed commercial activities.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 29, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnvironment, Climate, and Legacy
March 09, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
March 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken