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RepublicanBill · S. 2970· Senate(119-S-2970)

A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Rep. Lee
Age: 55 years
Utah
Introduced
10/3/2025
Last activity
9/30/2026 — Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sponsored by
Mike Lee
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in specific areas of Capitol Reef National Park in Utah. It defines "covered road" as various portions of specific roads located within the park boundaries. The bill establishes that the definition of an "off-highway vehicle" follows the meaning provided in Utah state law. Furthermore, the legislation mandates that state law will apply to the operation of motor vehicles, including off-highway vehicles, on these covered roads.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+5

    The bill explicitly mandates that state law applies to the operation of motor vehicles and off-highway vehicles on the covered roads.

  • Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4

    The bill facilitates access to specific roads within a major regional park for local residents and recreational users.

  • Does this invest in rural communities?+3

    Allowing off-highway vehicle access can support local recreation and movement in rural Utah areas.

The opposite

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    Authorizing off-highway vehicles on specific park roads may increase the environmental impact on the national park's natural resources.

  • Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?-2

    The bill shifts some regulatory control of park roads to state law, which may alter traditional federal public land management strategies.