HOUSE BILL REPORT

SB 6517

BYSenators Metcalf, Kreidler and Bluechel; by request of Parks and Recreation Commission

Changing provisions relating to winter recreation functions of the state parks and recreation commission.

House Committe on Natural Resources & Parks

Majority Report:  Do pass.  (9)

      Signed by Representatives Belcher, Chair; K. Wilson, Vice Chair; Beck, Ranking Republican Member; Brumsickle, Dellwo, Ferguson, Fuhrman, Hargrove and H. Myers.

House Staff:Marilee Scarbrough (786-7196)

AS REPORTED BY COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS

FEBRUARY 16, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The Winter Recreation Advisory Committee was created in 1975.  The committee is composed of skiers, snowmobilers, and other winter recreational enthusiasts.  The members of this committee serve as advisors to help the Parks and Recreation Commission to develop policies and procedures for their winter recreation program. The committee is scheduled to terminate on June 30, 1991.

The Parks and Recreation Commission is responsible for administering the snow removal operations for all designated winter recreational parking areas.  Currently, the only parking permit issued by the commission is a one year annual parking permit.

SUMMARY:

The Winter Recreation Advisory Committee and its powers and duties shall continue to exist until June 30, 2001. The Parks and Recreation Commission shall issue several types of snow parking permits. The commission will issue a short term and a long term permit. The fee for the various permits, shall be determined by the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Revenue:    The bill has a revenue impact.

Fiscal Note:      Available.

Effective Date:The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:    Nina Carter, State Parks and Recreation Commission.

House Committee - Testified Against:      No one.

House Committee - Testimony For:    The existence of the Winter Advisory Committee will be extended until June 30, 2001.  The State Parks and Recreation Commission will issue two types of snow parking permits.

House Committee - Testimony Against:      None.