FIFTY-SECOND LEGISLATUREHB 563/a

FIRST SESSION, 2015

March 18, 2015

Mr. President:

    Your FINANCE COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

     HOUSE ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR

HOUSE BILL 563, as amended

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

    1. Strike Senate Conservation Committee Amendment 10.

    2. On page 1, line 13, strike "; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION".

    3. On page 4, line 2, after "owner", insert ", including Indian nations, tribes or pueblos,".

    4. On page 4, line 3, after "trail", insert "and not to be acquired by eminent domain".

    5. On page 5, between lines 3 and 4, insert the following:

             "(13) actively engage the public in the planning process of the Rio Grande trail and display meeting notices, meeting minutes and official commission trail proposals on the Rio Grande trail commission's web site;

             (14) where feasible, develop multiple options of trail routing, construction design and potential enhancements;

             (15) prior to making any final decisions regarding trail designation, design and construction, hold public meetings to solicit public input and allow for a written comment period;

             (16) make a final recommendation based on all factors, including public comments and environmental impacts. In implementation of the Rio Grande trail, the secretary of energy,

minerals and natural resources shall describe and publish any variance from commission recommendations on the commission's web site;

             (17) to the extent feasible, select existing trails for the route of the Rio Grande trail;

             (18) to the extent feasible, in the case of non-motorized existing trails, avoid widening these trails;

             (19) in the case of new trails on public lands, construct the trails for non-motorized use; provided, however, that such trails may, but are not required to, be open to power-driven mobility devices for individuals with mobility impairments; and

             (20) to the extent possible, avoid introduction of non-native material on the trail.

         E. Eminent domain shall not be used to establish or construct the Rio Grande trail or features, facilities or enhancements associated with the trail.".

    6. Reletter the succeeding subsection accordingly.

    7. On page 5, line 11, strike "appropriated" and insert in lieu thereof "subject to appropriation by the legislature".

                               Respectfully submitted,

                               ___________________________________

                               John Arthur Smith, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

          (Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

                  Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 9 For 0 Against

Yes:     9

No:      0

Excused: Rodriguez

Absent:  None

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