SB 6147 - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

     Finds that:  (1) State parks are a valuable asset to the people of the state of Washington, contributing to their health, education, and well-being;

     (2) well maintained state parks are an attraction and contribute significantly to the economic well-being of the state of Washington;

     (3) well maintained state parks encourage the appreciation of the natural resources and natural beauty of the state of Washington;

     (4) there is an increasing demand for more state parks and more state parks services;

     (5) there are individuals and groups who desire to contribute to the continued vitality of the state parks system;

     (6) providing a tax-deductible method for individuals and groups to contribute is an effective way of increasing available funds to improve the state parks system; and

     (7) it is in the public interest to create a nonprofit foundation to provide such a method for individuals and groups to contribute to the preservation, restoration, and enhancement of the state parks system.