Bill > LB364

This bill modifies the existing statute governing how land can be incorporated into the state park system by allowing the Executive Board of the Legislative Council to approve an indication of intent to incorporate land when the full Legislature is not in session. Currently, only the full Legislature can approve such an incorporation. The bill requires that when seeking approval, the commission (likely the State Park Commission) must provide an estimated fiscal impact analysis, detailing how the costs of incorporation will be covered, including the extent to which expenses will be paid from cash funds versus General Fund appropriations. This change provides more flexibility for park system expansion by enabling interim approval through the Legislative Council's executive board, ensuring that potential park additions can be considered even when the full Legislature is not actively in session. The bill essentially amends section 37-342 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to streamline the process of adding new lands to the state park system while maintaining legislative oversight of such decisions.

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https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58893