Bill > SB630

This bill modifies various provisions related to state parks' real property acquisitions and leases, with several key changes. The bill allows the Department of Parks and Recreation more flexibility in acquiring and leasing real property by reducing approval requirements and expanding exemptions. Specifically, it reduces the threshold for real estate acquisitions requiring approval from $1 million to $500,000, authorizes the Department of General Services to waive consent or approval for certain property leases, and shifts the responsibility for appraising lands from the Department of General Services to the Department of Parks and Recreation, with the Department of General Services retaining a review role. The bill also introduces new public notice requirements for property acquisitions, including holding public meetings and providing written notifications to local governments and legislators when acquiring properties under certain conditions. These changes are set to remain in effect until January 1, 2031, after which the modified provisions will be repealed. The bill aims to streamline the process of acquiring and managing state park properties while maintaining transparency through public notification procedures.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

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