Washington State House of Representatives Office of Program Research |
BILL ANALYSIS |
Fisheries, Ecology & Parks Committee |
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HB 1993
Brief Description: Authorizing the parks and recreation commission to rent certain undeveloped land for a term of forty years.
Sponsors: Representatives Cooper, Sump, Berkey and Hinkle.
Brief Summary of Bill |
• Authorizes the State Parks and Recreation Commission to enter into agreements to rent undeveloped park land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral purposes for up to 40 years. |
Hearing Date: 2/28/03
Staff: Jeff Olsen (786-7157).
Background:
The State Parks and Recreation Commission is charged with the care, control, and supervision of all state parks. Certain powers and duties are established in statute, including the authority to enter into agreements to rent undeveloped park land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral purposes for a term of not more than 10 years.
Summary of Bill:
The State Parks and Recreation Commission may enter into agreements to rent undeveloped park land for grazing, agricultural, or mineral purposes for a term of not more than 40 years.
Appropriation: None.
Fiscal Note: Not Requested.
Effective Date: The bill takes effect ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.