SB2418 Summary

• Appropriates $278,086,638 total to the Department of Natural Resources for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, comprised of $47,105,900 from General Revenue Fund, $205,398,403 from Other State Funds, and $25,582,335 from Federal Funds.

• Allocates funds across nine major DNR offices/programs: General Office, Architecture/Engineering and Grants, Real Estate and Environmental Planning, Strategic Services, Law Enforcement, Land Management and Education, Mines and Minerals, Water Resources, and State Museum.

• Reappropriates multiple carryover amounts from prior fiscal year (2012-2013) for various conservation programs, including $2,147,152 for wildlife and fish grant reimbursements and conservation restoration programs.

• Includes funding for specific initiatives: $3,000,000 for Point of Sale System implementation, $1,250,000 for Conservation Police Officers, park and bikeways programs, and natural area stewardship.

• Takes effect July 1, 2013.