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ID H0646
Bill
Status
4/5/2016
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $5,000,000 from the Federal Grant Fund to the Department of Lands for the Forest Resources Management Program for the period July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.
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Reappropriates any unexpended and unencumbered balances from fiscal year 2016 Forest Resources Management Program funds to the Department of Lands for the Forest Legacy Program for fiscal year 2017.
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Appropriates $2,000,000 from the Fish and Game (Federal) Fund to the Department of Fish and Game for the Wildlife Program, capital outlay, for July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.
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Directs the appropriated funds to be used by the Department of Lands and Department of Fish and Game to purchase the Clagstone Meadows conservation easement in Bonner County.
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Requires the conservation easement to allow public access for hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities, with temporary closures permitted for safety, maintenance, or natural disasters, and stipulates that land classification and property tax obligations shall not be diminished by the easement.
Legislative Description
Appropriates an additional $5,000,000 to the Department of Lands for fiscal year 2017; provides fiscal year 2016 reappropriation for the Forest Legacy Program; appropriates an additional $2,000,000 to the Department of Fish and Game for fiscal year 2017; and provides legislative intent.
APPROPRIATIONS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on April 5, 2016 Session Law Chapter 356 Effective: 07/01/2016
4/5/2016