5622-S2 AMH SMIN CALL 205

2SSB 5622 - H AMD 687

By Representative Smith

FAILED 04/21/2011

    On page 18, after line 22, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 26.  A new section is added to chapter 79A.05 RCW to read as follows:

    (1) The commission may not authorize the purchase of, or otherwise receive ownership of, any real property that may meet the definition of recreational lands provided in section 2 of this act unless the funding available to the commission is determined sustainable for the purposes of operating and maintaining all existing developed state parks. 

    (2) Any capital budget requests made of the legislature by the governor must reflect the policy provided in this section.

    (3) A determination of sustainability may be made either by the legislature or the office of financial management."

   

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

 

    Correct the title.

 

 

    EFFECT:  Prohibits the State Park and Recreation Commission from acquiring new land unless the available funding for the operation and maintenance of existing state parks is determined to be sustainable by the Legislature or by the Office of Financial Management.

 

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