Provide funding for recreational water parks

2025 Regular Session

LC 4224 would fund recreational water parks via state appropriations, but the draft died in process with no funding amounts or program details.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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LC 4224 Summary — Provide funding for recreational water parks

Overview

Bill number: LC 4224

Title: Provide funding for recreational water parks

Subject: Appropriations / State Finance

Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)

Introduced: January 1, 2025

Classification: Bill (appropriations measure)

Purpose and Intent

The bill is described as an appropriations measure intended to provide funding specifically for recreational water parks.

The available information does not include the exact purpose within the bill text (e.g., capital construction, renovation, operating support, or program grants). No funding amounts, grant criteria, or program design are specified in the record provided.

Provisions and Funding Details

No detailed provisions are available in the provided material.

As a typical state appropriations bill, potential areas that could be addressed (if included in the text) might include:

Funding allocations for capital projects (construction or improvement of water parks)
Operating support or maintenance funding
Eligibility criteria for local governments or park authorities
Reporting and accountability requirements
Sunset or renewal provisions

At this time, the exact allocation amounts, distribution method, funding term, and oversight mechanisms are not disclosed.

Affected Parties and Potential Impacts

Local governments and park authorities that operate or plan recreational water parks could be direct beneficiaries if funding is allocated for capital or operating support.

State agencies responsible for parks, recreation, or tourism might administer the program and oversee compliance.

Taxpayers and residents could be affected indirectly through budgetary choices and potential impacts on local recreation opportunities and tourism.

Procedural and Timeline Context

Introduced: January 1, 2025.

Drafter Assigned / Draft On Hold: January 1, 2025.

Draft Died in Process: May 22, 2025.

The designation “Died in Process” indicates the draft did not advance through the usual legislative pathway (e.g., committee consideration, floor vote) during this session.

If reintroduced, the bill would require a new draft and would enter standard legislative procedures (committee referrals, hearings, amendments, and votes).

Important Notes

With the draft having died, there are no enacted provisions to implement. Reintroduction would be necessary for any further consideration. If you have access to the full text or fiscal notes, I can provide a more detailed, provision-by-provision analysis.