Creating Office of Outdoor Recreation in Commerce Department

Creates a new Office of Outdoor Recreation to coordinate outdoor recreation policy and land use management planning among state and federal agencies and local government entities, and to advocate for conservation of lands for a outdoor recreation uses. Creates an advisory board consisting of interested groups and industries, including one member to represent conservation interests.

ISSUES: Land & Wildlife

CWV Position: Supports

Status: Introduced 2/10/21; referred to Economic Development Committee