Forest management.

Requires the department of natural resources (department) to establish recreational fees for the access and use of state forest land. Provides that the department shall ensure that at all times: (1) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 100 years or older; and (2) 10% of state forest land consists of forests that are 20 years or younger. Provides that money in the state forestry fund does not revert to the state general fund. Establishes various restrictions on landowner liability to recreational users.

Voted 1/27/2026

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Docket history

Action history

1/27/2026Representative Karickhoff added as coauthor
1/22/2026Committee report: amend do pass, adopted
1/22/2026Recommitted to Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 126.3
1/15/2026Representatives Bartels, Jackson C added as coauthors
1/8/2026Authored by Representative Baird
1/8/2026First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources