FINAL BILL REPORT

HB 2454

C 103 L 04

Synopsis as Enacted

Brief Description: Allowing DNR to accept voluntary contributions.

Sponsors: By Representatives Buck, Eickmeyer, Armstrong and Bush.

House Committee on Appropriations

Senate Committee on Parks, Fish & Wildlife

Background:

The Park Land Trust Revolving Fund is administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and is non-appropriated but is subject to allotment. The fund is used for acquiring real property as a replacement for the property transferred to the State Parks and Recreation Commission in order to maintain the land base of the affected trusts.

Summary:

The DNR is authorized to solicit and receive voluntary contributions for the purpose of operating and maintaining public use and recreation facilities, including trails, managed by the department. The DNR may seek voluntary contributions from individuals and organizations for this purpose.

Voluntary contributions are deposited into the Park Land Trust Revolving Fund and are not considered a fee for use of these facilities.

Votes on Final Passage:

House 96  0

Senate 48  0

Effective: June 10, 2004