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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fourth Legislature, Second Regular Session
appropriation;
state lake improvement fund
(NOW: state lake improvement fund; appropriation)
Purpose
Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state General Fund (state GF) and $2,000,000 from the State Parks Revenue Fund in FY 2021 to the Arizona State Parks Board (ASPB) for operating costs. Prohibits the ASPB from using more than 10 percent of monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund for administration costs.
Background
Established in 1994, the State Lake Improvement Fund is administered by the ASPB. Monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund are exempted from lapsing and must be used for administration of the Fund and to fund projects on waters where gasoline-powered boats are permitted (A.R.S. § 5-382).
The ASPB consists of seven-members, including the State Land Commissioner and six members that are Arizona residents appointed by the Governor. The appointed members must be selected based on their knowledge of and interest in outdoor activities, multiple uses of land, archaeology, natural resources and the value of the historical aspects of Arizona. All appointments are for a term of six years (A.R.S. § 41-511).
H.B. 2088 appropriates $3,000,000 from the state GF and $2,000,000 from the State Parks Revenue Fund in FY 2021 to the ASPB.
Provisions
1. Prohibits the ASPB from using more than 10 percent of monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund for staff support and administration costs.
2. Allows monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund be used for water search and rescue operations.
3. Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state GF in FY 2021 to the ASPB for operating costs.
4. Appropriates $2,000,000 from the State Parks Revenue Fund in FY 2021 to the ASPB for operating costs.
5. Adds administration to the list of permitted uses of monies in the State Parks Revenue Fund.
6. Makes technical and conforming changes.
7. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
LAG 1/23/20 DP 7-0-0-0
APPROP 2/12/20 DPA/SE 10-0-0-1
3rd Read 2/25/20 60-0-0
Prepared by Senate Research
March 13, 2020
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