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Commission weighs registration reforms, director defends fit under DCNR; partnership proposal seeks policy shift
Summary
Commissioners urged streamlining OHV registration (DMV collaboration) and debated whether the program belongs under DCNR or DMV; Director Settlemeier and staff said DCNR is a logical fit while noting legislative options. Separately, Novora presented a national partnership proposal aimed at shifting federal trail policy from 'minimization' to 'sufficiency.'
Commissioners used the Aug. 12 meeting to revisit registration pain points and the program’s organizational home. Several commissioners said DMV’s current registration processes are cumbersome and encouraged exploring alternatives such as vendor‑assisted registration or program‑led online sales similar to boating programs in other states.
Director James Settlemeier said the commission had been housed in several places historically and argued the Department of Conservation and…
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