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AR HB1607

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ryan Rose

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates the Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
  • Authorizes the Secretary to employ a Director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation who serves as coordinator for outdoor recreation programs and policies
  • Transfers administration of the FUN Parks Grants Program from the Department to the new Office of Outdoor Recreation
  • Requires the Office to promulgate rules for grant application procedures, selection criteria, usage limitations, and accountability procedures
  • Mandates the director provide an annual written report to the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission on office activities

Legislative Description

To Create The Office Of Outdoor Recreation Within The Department Of Parks, Heritage, And Tourism.

Last Action

Notification that HB1607 is now Act 318

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/6/2025
State Agencies and Governmental Affairs2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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