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Lawmakers authorize study on ATV tourism and trail expansion
Summary
Senate and House members approved House Bill 17‑44 to launch a joint study on expanding ATV tourism and trail networks in Arkansas; committee members flagged possible inclusion of Game and Fish wildlife‑management areas and agreed that Parks and Tourism engagement should be part of the study.
Senator Johnson presented House Bill 17‑44 as a study to examine options for increasing ATV tourism and expanding trail networks across Arkansas for economic development. He said the study would be conducted jointly by Senate and House committees to evaluate future trail development and related tourism benefits.
Committee members supported the study but raised practical questions, including whether wildlife‑management areas (managed by Game and Fish) would be included and how Parks and Tourism would be involved. Senator Johnson said those concerns could be addressed as part of the study's scope and that agency engagement would be included if not already consulted. After closing remarks, the committee voted by voice to carry HB 17‑44 as a study measure.
