Now this is a DUMB idea!

[greenjeep]

This is from our partners the Blue Ribbon Coalition. Please act on this!

Dear Friends,

Utah House Representative Joseph G. Murray [http://www.le.state.ut.us/house/members2003/bios2003.asp?id=8 ] has introduced HB 161 in the Utah house that would require health care providers to report to a law enforcement agency when a person suffers any wound or other injury from an accident involving an off-highway vehicle.

Current law requires health care workers to report injury inflicted by means of a knife, gun, pistol, explosive, infernal devise or deadly weapon. Murray's bill would add "off-highway vehicle" to that list.

BlueRibbon Coalition hopes that it is not necessary to explain why Utah's recreation community should oppose this outrageous legislation.

HB 161 that is scheduled for a hearing before the House Health and Human Services Standing Committee on the morning of Tuesday January 18, 2005 at 9:00 am. The committee will meet in Room W215, West Office Building at the Capitol Complex.

BRC strongly encourages motorized recreationists who would like to express an opinion regarding this legislation to be in attendance. Please arrive early enough to get a seat prior to the 9:00 start time.

Many of you who cannot attend the hearing may wish to express your outrage to your Utah House or Senate representative. Learn more about the Utah legislature as well as contact information at:
www.le.state.ut.us/

Thanks in advance for taking action on this important issue,
Brian Hawthorne
Public Lands Director,
BlueRibbon Coalition

[shadow]

This is what I got in return to my letter. Looks good...

Stacy:

This doesn't look like a very good bill. Thanks for your input.

Regards

Rep. Frank

>>> "STACY SALMANS" 1/17/2005 11:52:38 PM >>>
Dear Mr. Frank,

I am wondering what the purpose of this statement is "accident
involving any off-highway vehicle as defined in Section 41-22-2" which
is being added to H.B. 161. As an off-highway recreator, I do not see
the purpose of this being added to the House Bill in question and I
oppose it being added.

I see as nothing other than a tool to track and prove it is a dangerous
activity and should be halted, and try to condemn the use of off-highway
recreation more than it already is. The statement does not even match
the other criteria that is in the bill as it stands. Have them put
something about every accident involving bicycles, skateboards,
snowboards or skiing, it has the same affect on the bill. Why is it
being introduced as an amendment?

OHV's are no more dangerous than any other outdoor recreation, what
about all the deaths this year due too avalanches, caused by non OHV
participants?

I see no reason for this section to be added.

Sincerely,

Stacy Salmans
1280 N. 280 W.
Pleasant Grove UT 84062

[greenjeep]

AWESOME, way to go Shadow!!!!!!