HB 2038 - State Lake Improvement Fund

• Establishes the state lake improvement fund to be administered by the Arizona State Parks Board for specific boating and recreation purposes.

• Allocates up to 10% of annual fund deposits for staff support to plan and administer the state lake improvement fund.

• Creates new funding authority for water search and rescue operations from the state lake improvement fund.

• Authorizes use of fund monies for projects on waters where gasoline-powered boats are allowed, including launching ramps, marinas, sanitation facilities, safety equipment, watercraft, campgrounds, and property acquisition for boating access.

• Requires the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission to review and approve eligible projects before the State Parks Board allocates funds, with an annual legislative report required on expenditures.