Gibbons to veto off-road registration bill

Written by The Reno Gazette-Journal

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Guy Clifton

Gov. Jim Gibbons plans to veto a bill that would require owners of off-road vehicles to register them.

Senate Bill 394 quickly passed the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday and was sent to the Assembly floor. If the measure passes both houses, the bill goes to the governor for signature.

“The governor has always stated he will not support any new fees and this bill imposes new fees,” said Jodi Stephens, Gibbons’ legislative director.

The bill would require owners of off road vehicles including ATV’s, dune buggies, snowmobiles and all-terrain motorcycles to register them and pay a fee of $20 to $30.

The bill has widespread support from array of interests including the Nevada Sheriffs and Chiefs Association, the Motorcycle Racing Association of Nevada, Nevada Cattleman’s Association, the Nevada Farm Bureau, Nevada Conservation League and Nevada Association of Counties. Representatives from many of those groups were part of the OHV Working Group that brought the bill forward.

It passed the Senate 17-1 before moving to the Assembly.

Source: http://www.rgj.com/article/20090520/NEWS11/90520056/1321/NEWS

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“Once they chased our cow into a deep arroyo where it fell and broke its neck. I don't understand how anyone could think chasing livestock is fun.” As a result of the growing conflicts with off-roaders, the Gonzales family stopped their cattle ranching. It doesn't matter whether it is a plate or decal, what is important is that the identification is visible. The police could have tracked down the illegal riders if we had been able to photograph the IDs on their vehicles. I think that would have made them think twice before breaking the law.”

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