State Parks Fee Use Changes
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Summary for LSO115 Bill No.: HB0013 Effective Date: 7/1/2015 LSO No.: 15LSO-0091 Enrolled Act No.: HEA 11 Chapter No.: 14 Prime Sponsor: Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife & Cultural Resources Interim Committee Catch Title: State parks-use of fees. Subject: State P arks and C ultural R esources. Summary/Major Elements: Current law restricts use of funds received from the sale of certain permits by the D epartment of S tate P arks and C ultural R esources to capital construction projects, major maintenance and site interpretation. This bill authorizes the D epartment, with legislative approval, to use not more than 25% of those funds for maintenance of outdoor recreation areas and facilities provided that the funds are not used for additional full-time employees, increases in salaries or overtime pay for full-time employees. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
Public statements
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker explains that the bill allows up to 25% of park fees for maintenance rather than solely capital improvements, and notes Senate amendments require legislative approval for expenditures while prohibiting spending on full-time employees, salary increases, or overtime.
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Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides a necessary solution for maintaining park facilities that are currently unable to keep up due to inflation and budget cuts, which impacts the state's tourism industry.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because state parks have faced budget cuts and need to shift funds from capital construction to operations and maintenance, which are currently underfunded. He argues that this change aligns with public expectations that entry fees support park upkeep while maintaining legislative oversight through future budgets.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Changes
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Adopted 2nd reading by Clem
Adopted Committee of the Whole by Clem
Adopted Committee of the Whole by Freeman
Adopted Standing Committee by HTravel
Corrected, Adopted 2nd reading by Cooper