Bill > HB05357

This bill proposes to repeal the Passport to the Parks program and shift the funding of state parks to the General Fund. Currently, the Passport to the Parks program likely involves a specific fee or surcharge associated with motor vehicle licensing that supports state parks. By eliminating this program, the bill aims to reduce motor vehicle licensing fees and create more transparency in how state parks are funded. The legislation would transfer the financial responsibility for maintaining state parks from a dedicated program-specific funding source to the state's General Fund, which is a primary operating account that contains discretionary funds for various government expenses. The bill suggests that this change will provide clearer financial management and potentially lower costs for vehicle owners by removing the parks-related fee from their licensing process.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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