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Governor Vilsack's May 6 signing of Senate File 297 opened a new
chapter in the history of snowmobiling in Iowa. For the first time since
the state snowmobile program's inception, snowmobiles will be required
to be registered annually versus biannually.
chapter in the history of snowmobiling in Iowa. For the first time since
the state snowmobile program's inception, snowmobiles will be required
to be registered annually versus biannually.
Recognizes Value of Outdoor Recreation
by Cameron Hanson
Editor, Iowa Snowmobiler
Two years to the month that the Iowa Legislature de-appropriated nearly
$1 million in state snowmobile program reserves, Iowa Governor Tom
Vilsack has signed into law a bill designed to protect those funds in the
future.
"I know the last couple of years have been difficult in terms of figuring
May 6 bill-signing ceremony for Senate File 297 at the Capitol in Des
Moines.
"But I want you to know that I do think this (legislation) is a very
important aspect in giving the people here in Iowa the opportunity to
enjoy the outdoors in all seasons," he continued. "This is also about
being good neighbors."
On hand for the bill-signing were officials with the Iowa State
Snowmobile Association, the Iowa Off-Highway Vehicle Association
and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Vilsack thanked each
party for its hard work and commitment to the legislation.
"I am pleased to say that the Iowa snowmobile program is back on
track," said Bruno Andreini, a past ISSA president and co-chair of the
ISSA's Emergency Funding/Legislation Committee. "The governor
seemed to be impressed by our work and is in favor of trail expansion."
Effective July 1, S.F. 297 separates the snowmobile and all-terrain
vehicle chapters in the Code of Iowa, calls for an annual registration
period for snowmobiles and slightly increases registration fees--from
$25 biannually to $15 per year.
"The basic package passed, but we didn't get the increase in fines like
we wanted through," noted ISSA Vice President Terry Durby.
Credited with getting the ball rolling on the legislation, the ISSA worked
closely with legislators Sen. Kitty Rehberg and Rep. Steve Lukan, hired
two lobbyists to help oversee the bill and coordinated grass-roots effort
in order to get the law changed.
"Snowmobilers are doing their thing," Andreini said. "We can pat
ourselves on the back."
To learn more about the legislation and its impact on the Iowa
snowmobiling community, be sure to pick up a copy of this
September's issue of the Iowa Snowmobiler magazine. Click here to
subscribe.
by Cameron Hanson
Editor, Iowa Snowmobiler
Two years to the month that the Iowa Legislature de-appropriated nearly
$1 million in state snowmobile program reserves, Iowa Governor Tom
Vilsack has signed into law a bill designed to protect those funds in the
future.
"I know the last couple of years have been difficult in terms of figuring
May 6 bill-signing ceremony for Senate File 297 at the Capitol in Des
Moines.
"But I want you to know that I do think this (legislation) is a very
important aspect in giving the people here in Iowa the opportunity to
enjoy the outdoors in all seasons," he continued. "This is also about
being good neighbors."
On hand for the bill-signing were officials with the Iowa State
Snowmobile Association, the Iowa Off-Highway Vehicle Association
and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Vilsack thanked each
party for its hard work and commitment to the legislation.
"I am pleased to say that the Iowa snowmobile program is back on
track," said Bruno Andreini, a past ISSA president and co-chair of the
ISSA's Emergency Funding/Legislation Committee. "The governor
seemed to be impressed by our work and is in favor of trail expansion."
Effective July 1, S.F. 297 separates the snowmobile and all-terrain
vehicle chapters in the Code of Iowa, calls for an annual registration
period for snowmobiles and slightly increases registration fees--from
$25 biannually to $15 per year.
"The basic package passed, but we didn't get the increase in fines like
we wanted through," noted ISSA Vice President Terry Durby.
Credited with getting the ball rolling on the legislation, the ISSA worked
closely with legislators Sen. Kitty Rehberg and Rep. Steve Lukan, hired
two lobbyists to help oversee the bill and coordinated grass-roots effort
in order to get the law changed.
"Snowmobilers are doing their thing," Andreini said. "We can pat
ourselves on the back."
To learn more about the legislation and its impact on the Iowa
snowmobiling community, be sure to pick up a copy of this
September's issue of the Iowa Snowmobiler magazine. Click here to
subscribe.