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Proposed Legislation Could Help Access
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:47 am
by whadam00
Just saw on the news that Gov. Fletcher is trying to get a bill pushed through the legislature that would provide a tax credit for land owners that hold their land open for fishing and hunting. This would be similar to the recreational land use statute that limits landowner liability for accidents that occur on their property while people are on it for recreational purposes (say, climbing, maybe).
My point: if this bill is being pushed by the gov. and on the news, it has a good chance of making it and this would be a great opportunity to get climbing tacked onto uses given a tax credit. This would be a great move for access. Start cranking out those letters.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 7:47 am
by Jeff
Sounds interesting.
Hopefully it would be a large enough tax credit to make folks want to participate.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 9:04 am
by rhunt
gee maybe then Torrent will reopen. Oh wait its not about the money...

Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:28 am
by pigsteak
rhunt, flethcer is a republican and a criminal, so we know his intentions are evil. nothing coming out of his mouth is truthful.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:03 am
by whadam00
The news report said the tax reliefs could be for up to $250,000. Granted, that would have to be a helluva piece of land to even need a credit that large, but if it gave landowners any sort of financial incentive to let people climb, it could be a great help.
I've check through the current bills in House and Senate and Committees where I thought this bill might be sitting, but haven't yet been able to locate. I'll keep looking so we can actually refer our Elected Officials to something when we start lobbying.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 11:58 am
by rhunt
pigsteak wrote:rhunt, flethcer is a republican and a criminal, so we know his intentions are evil. nothing coming out of his mouth is truthful.
True dat piggie.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 12:55 pm
by whadam00
The bill hasn't been filed yet, but is set to be sponsored by Rep. Robin Webb, D-Grayson, and Sen. Gary Tapp, R-Shelbyville.
http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbc ... 008/NEWS01
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:13 pm
by Spragwa
There is a rally at the Capitol in Frankfort on February 6, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. If anyone is interested or has questions about the legislation feel free to pm me.
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:26 pm
by Zspider
pigsteak wrote:
rhunt, flethcer is a republican and a criminal, so we know his intentions are evil.
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Anybody that opposes the redistribution of wealth is guilty of starving babies to death and dancing upon their graves.
ZSpiddy
Posted: Fri Feb 02, 2007 11:30 am
by whadam00
Spragwa wrote:There is a rally at the Capitol in Frankfort on February 6, 2007 at 1:00 p.m.
It'll be a long day, and I won't be able to stay long, but I think I can make the rally. If anyone else from Lex wants to ride, just PM me. I'll have to be back by 3.