S Bill 3123 Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
Purpose and Summary
Chamber: Senate
Introduced date: 2023-10-25
Bill 118 s 3123, also known as the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to public waters for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and other water-based sports. The bill aims to achieve this goal by addressing various issues that currently limit access to public waters. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying and addressing barriers to access, such as outdated regulations or restrictions imposed by private landowners. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve infrastructure and facilities at public water access points, such as boat ramps and docks. This is intended to make it easier for individuals to launch and retrieve their watercraft, thereby increasing overall access to public waters. Furthermore, the bill seeks to promote conservation efforts by encouraging responsible use of public waters and supporting initiatives to protect and preserve these natural resources for future generations. Overall, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act is aimed at enhancing access to public waters for recreational purposes while also promoting conservation and responsible use of these valuable resources.
Recent Activity
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Alternative Names
Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
A bill to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.
Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
A bill to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.
Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
A bill to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Bill 118 s 3123, also known as the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to public waters for recreational activities such...
Bill 118 s 3123, also known as the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to public waters for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and other water-based sports.
The bill aims to achieve this goal by addressing various issues that currently limit access to public waters. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying and addressing barriers to access, such as outdated regulations or restrictions imposed by private landowners.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve infrastructure and facilities at public water access points, such as boat ramps and docks. This is intended to make it easier for individuals to launch and retrieve their watercraft, thereby increasing overall access to public waters.
Furthermore, the bill seeks to promote conservation efforts by encouraging responsible use of public waters and supporting initiatives to protect and preserve these natural resources for future generations.
Overall, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act is aimed at enhancing access to public waters for recreational purposes while also promoting conservation and responsible use of these valuable resources.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 595.
Bill 118 s 3123, also known as the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to public waters for recreational activities such...
Bill 118 s 3123, also known as the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve access to public waters for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and other water-based sports.
The bill aims to achieve this goal by addressing various issues that currently limit access to public waters. One key provision of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying and addressing barriers to access, such as outdated regulations or restrictions imposed by private landowners.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve infrastructure and facilities at public water access points, such as boat ramps and docks. This is intended to make it easier for individuals to launch and retrieve their watercraft, thereby increasing overall access to public waters.
Furthermore, the bill seeks to promote conservation efforts by encouraging responsible use of public waters and supporting initiatives to protect and preserve these natural resources for future generations.
Overall, the Modernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act is aimed at enhancing access to public waters for recreational purposes while also promoting conservation and responsible use of these valuable resources.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.
Display TitleModernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide for the standardization, consolidation, and publication of data relating to public outdoor recreational use of Federal waterways among Federal land and water management agencies, and for other purposes.
Short Title(s) as IntroducedModernizing Access to Our Public Waters Act
Policy Areas
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Potential Impact
Congressional oversight•
Geography and mapping•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
Hunting and fishing•
Land use and conservation•
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries•
Marine and inland water transportation•
Navigation, waterways, harbors•
Outdoor recreation
Comments
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APPROVED
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Rishi McKenzie
This bill is a joke, like seriously? Who even comes up with this stuff?
This bill is a joke, like seriously? Who even comes up with this stuff?