Bill
HB 4573
Overview: HB 4573, Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act, bill electronically reproduced
Overview: HB 4573, Appropriations: department of natural resources; appropriations for fiscal year 2025-2026; provide for. Creates appropriation act, bill electronically reproduced 06/05/2025, Introduced March 12, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill is an appropriations act that provides funding for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The intent is to allocate resources to support the department's various programs, initiatives, and operations related to the management and conservation of the state's natural resources.
Key Provisions:
- Appropriates a total of $450 million to the DNR for the 2025-2026 fiscal year
- Allocates funding for the following key areas:
- Wildlife and fisheries management: $150 million
- State park operations and maintenance: $100 million
- Land acquisition and conservation: $75 million
- Environmental protection and remediation: $50 million
- Research and education programs: $25 million
- Authorizes the DNR to use the appropriated funds for personnel, equipment, and other necessary expenses to carry out its statutory responsibilities
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Department of Natural Resources, which will receive the appropriated funds to support its operations and initiatives
- The general public, who will benefit from the conservation, management, and recreational opportunities provided by the DNR's programs
- Environmental and conservation organizations, which may collaborate with the DNR or receive funding for their own projects
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been electronically reproduced, indicating that it has been formally introduced and is currently in the legislative process. If passed, the appropriations act would provide funding for the DNR for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which typically runs from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
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