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Bill to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Signed Into Law

September 25, 2024 2:45 amSeptember 25, 2024 2:46 am

Following over four years of multiple bill attempts, a bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California was finally signed into law by Governor Newsom this week. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), would...

Bill to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Passes Senate

August 30, 2024 4:59 pmAugust 30, 2024 6:36 pm

A bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California passed the Senate this week, moving the bill to the Governor’s Desk. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San Diego), would require the department to issue a...

Bill Aimed to Protect Off-Highway Vehicle Competitions Passes Assembly Committee

July 8, 2024 5:08 pmJuly 8, 2024 5:08 pm

A bill that would save off-highway vehicle (OHV) competitions in California passed the Assembly Transportation Committee during the weekend, moving it to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for a vote next month. Senate Bill 708, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-San...

Environmental Group Sues CA Parks & Rec Agency Over Off Road Vehicle Access Plans

April 6, 2023 1:14 pmApril 6, 2023 1:15 pm

The California Department of Parks and Recreation and the Park and Recreation Commission were sued by the Center for Biological Resources, an environmental group, earlier this week over a revision for a state park that would allow greater access for...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced For Third Time in Senate

February 1, 2022 3:35 pm

A bill that would add numerous regulations to off-highway vehicle (OHV) events on public land was introduced in the Senate for the third time in three years on Monday, with supporters hoping that the bill will make it through both...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced Again in Senate

January 18, 2021 6:13 pm

During the week, a competition motorcycle and ATV bill that would add numerous regulations to off-road and racing events on public land was introduced in the Senate following a similar bill failing to pass due to last year’s shortened, COVID-19...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Passed in Senate

June 25, 2020 2:37 amJune 24, 2020 7:47 pm

On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bill that adds regulations to off-road vehicles such as ATVs and racing motorcycles being used on public land. Senate Bill 1024, authored by Senator Brian Jones (R-Santee), would change vehicle exemptions for competition off-highway...