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CONTINGENCIES

 

Klim is proud to offer their support to local District 23 racers through their racer contingency program.

 

Purchase a pair of their pants and a jersey and receive free gloves.

 

Earn points throughout the season and receive Klim Bucks

 

Get all the information HERE
Get the registration form HERE


 

Answer/MSR is proud to offer District 23 racers their racer contingency program.

 

Purchase a pair of pants, jersey and gloves from select product lines.

 

Earn points throughout the season and receive
"Race Bucks"

 

Get all the information HERE
Get the registration form HERE

SF1270

SF1270 is authored by Senators John Marty (DFL) and Dennis Frederickson (R). This bill would require the DNR to restrict at least 50% of every state forest in Minnesota to all off-road highway vehicle recreation. This will close trails and restrict the use of an OHV for hunting.

Full text of SF1270 can be found HERE

 

HF1389

There is a duplicate bill going through the House of Representatives authored by Paul Thissen (DFL), Larry Howes (R), Bev Scalze (DFL), David Bly (DFL) and Jim Davnie (DFL).

Full text of HF1389 can be found HERE


SF1269

Managed forest for all off road vehicle use elimination is authored by Senators John Marty (DFL) and Dennis Frederickson (R).

Full text of SF1269 can be found HERE

 

HF1390

Companion bill in the House of Representatives authored by Larry Howes (R), Bev Scalze (DFL), Paul Thissen (DFL) and Linda Slocum (DFL).

Full text of HF1390 can be found HERE


SF1094

This bill authored by Gen Olson (R), Rod Skoe (DFL), Satveer Chaudhary (DFL), Dan Skogen (DFL), and Yvonne Prettner Solon (DFL) would make it impossible for the DNR to create any off-road vehicle trails without approval by the legislature. We do not want this bill to pass.

Full text of SF1094 can be found HERE

 

HF1127

Companion bill authored by Frank Moe (DFL), Larry Howes (R), Linda Slocum (DFL) and Jim Davnie (DFL)

Full text can be found HERE


You may contact any member of the committee, but it carries more weight if you are their constituent.

Senate Environment and Natural Resources
Policy Committee

Satveer Chaudhary District 50 DFL 651-296-4334 Chair
Dan Skogen District 10 DFL 651-296-5655 Vice Chair
Pat Pariseau District 36 R 651-296-5252 Ranking Minority Member
Ellen Anderson District 66 DFL 651-296-5537  
Steve Dillie District 18 R 651-296-4131  
Dennis Frederickson District 21 R 651-296-8138  
Bill Ingebrigsten District 11 R 651-297-8063  
Gen Olson District 33 R 651-296-1282  
Tom Saxhaug District 3 DFL 651-296-4136  
Kathy Sheran District 23 DFL 651-296-6153  
Katie Sieben District 57 DFL 651-297-8060  
LeRoy Stumpf District 1 DFL 651-296-8660  
Jim Vickerman District 22 DFL 651-296-5650  

 


 

Senate Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Ellen Anderson District 66 DFL 651-296-5537 Chair
Tom Saxhaug District 3 DFL 651-296-4136 Vice Chair
Dennis Frederickson District 21 R 651-296-8138 Ranking Minority Member
Thomas Bakk District 6 DFL 651-296-881  
Satveer Chaudhary District 50 DFL 651-296-4334  
Steve Dille District 18 R 651-296-4131  
David Hann District 42 R 651-296-1749  
Gary Kubly District 20 DFL 651-296-5094  
Pat Pariseau District 36 R 651-296-5252  
Sandy Rummel District 53 DFL 651-296-1253  
Patricia Torres Ray District 62 DFL 651-296-4274  
Jim Vickermann District 22 DFL 651-296-5650  

 


 

House of Representatives Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee

Kent Eken District 2A DFL 651-296-9918 Chair
Rick Hansen District 39A DFL 651-296-6828 Vice Chair
Tom Hackbarth District 48A R 651-296-2439 Republican Lead
Kathy Brynaert District 23B DFL 651-296-3248  
Tony Cornish District 24B R 651-296-4240  
David Dill District 6A DFL 651-296-2190  
Paul Gardner District 53A DFL 651-296-2907  
Joe Hoppe District 34B R 651-296-5066  
Carlos Mariani District 65B DFL 651-296-9714  
Denny McNamara District 57B R 651-296-3135  
Frank Moe District 4A DFL 651-296-5516  
Dave Olin District 1A DFL 651-296-9635  
Dennis Ozment District 37B R 651-296-4306  
Brita Sailer District 2B DFL 651-296-4265  
Bev Scalze District 54B DFL 651-296-7153  
Cy Thao District 65A DFL 651-296-5158  
Kathy Tingelstad District 49B R 651-296-5369  
Jean Wagenius District 62B DFL 651-296-4200  

 


 

House of Representatives Environment and Natural Resource Finance Committee

Jean Wagenious District 62B DFL 651-296-4200 Chair
Al Doty District 12B DFL 651-296-4247 Vice Chair
Dennis Ozment District 37B R 651-296-4306 Republican Lead
Tom Anzelc District 3A DFL 651-296-4936  
Karen Clark District 61A DFL 651-296-0294  
David Dill District 6A DFL 651-296-2190  
Kent Eken District 2A DFL 651-296-9918  
Paul Gardner District 53A DFL 651-296-2907  
Bob Gunther District 24A R 651-296-3240  
Tom Hackbarth District 48A R 651-296-2439  
Rick Hansen District 39A DFL 651-296-6828  
Joe Hoppe District 34B R 651-296-5066  
Kate Knuth District 50B DFL 651-296-0141  
Doug Magnus District 22A R 651-296-5505  
Denny McNamara District 57B R 651-296-3135  
Frank Moe District 4A DFL 651-296-5516  
Aaron Peterson District 20A DFL 651-296-4228  
Bev Scalze District 54B DFL 651-296-7153  
Kathy Tingelstad District 49B R 651-296-5369  

 


 

Current Minnesota Laws

Off-Road
Safety Helmet Required under age 18
Eye Protection Required by law
Minimum Operator Age Under 12 requires supervision by a person the age of 18 on public lands
Rider Education Certification Required if under 16 years of age
Operator License Not required
Headlight Lighted at all times if so equipped
Taillight Lighted at all times if so equipped
Muffler Required by law
Maximum Sound Level Required by law
Spark Arrestor Not required
Registration Required by law
Vehicle Title Not required
Trails Program Available