2402E76047990C67872586E8004AA008 Hearing Summary

Representatives Will and McLachlan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 21-1326, concerning 2020-21 state fiscal year transfers from the general fund to support outdoor recreation. The sponsors presented the bill under House Rule 50. Representative Will explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Senator Story, the prime sponsor of the bill in the Senate, discussed the merits of the legislation. Representative McLachlan provided additional input on the bill. Doug Vilsack, Assistant Director for Parks, Wildlife, and Lands, Department of Natural Resources, responded to questions regarding the use of moneys in the Wildlife Cash Fund, and House Bill 21-1318. Mr. Vilsack responded to further questions regarding money to be dedicated to the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund under HB 21-1326, and how moneys appropriated by the bill will be used to improve state parks.