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VA HB420

Federal park operations; temporary funding.


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Introduced
01/08/2024
In Committee
02/27/2024
Crossed Over
02/12/2024
Passed
Dead
04/11/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Temporary funding of federal park operations. Authorizes the Governor to provide funding and execute necessary agreements to allow the temporary operation of any Virginia property controlled by the National Park Service in the event of a federal government shutdown. Such authority shall be contingent on the U.S. Department of the Interior executing an agreement which authorizes the Commonwealth to operate such property. The bill states that the funds may come from the State Park Conservation Resources Fund, voluntary donations, funds allocated to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, or other sources. However, the bill clarifies that no funds originally allocated from the general fund shall be used to operate a federal park for more than 21 days without the approval of the General Assembly.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Governor of Virginia to temporarily fund and operate National Park Service (NPS) properties located in Virginia in the event of a federal government shutdown that results in the closure of these parks. The bill allows the Governor to use funds from the State Park Conservation Resources Fund, voluntary donations, or funds allocated to the Department of Conservation and Recreation to cover the operating costs of these federal parks. However, the bill specifies that no funds originally allocated from the general fund can be used for this purpose for more than 21 days without the approval of the General Assembly.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Continued to 2025 in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 1-N) (on 02/29/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+HB420
Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offe https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+oth+HB420F122+PDF
BillText https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+ful+HB420+hil
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