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MN SF1843
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/22/2012
Primary Sponsor
Al DeKruif
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AI Summary
- Amends Minnesota Statutes section 85.055, subdivision 2, to add provisions for continued operation of state parks and recreation areas during budget impasses
- Requires state parks and recreation areas to remain open for camping and recreational activities regardless of whether biennial appropriation legislation has been enacted
- Appropriates necessary funds for state parks and recreation areas operations from the state parks account in the natural resources fund when biennial appropriations are not passed by July 1 of odd-numbered years
- Appropriates funds from the general fund to the commissioner of management and budget for central accounting, procurement, payroll, and human resources functions if no biennial appropriation has been enacted by July 1 of odd-numbered years
- Allows the commissioner of management and budget to transfer appropriated funds to other state agencies as necessary to support these administrative functions
Legislative Description
State park and recreation area appropriation and operation continuation when biennial appropriations have not been enacted
Last Action
Senate file first reading, referred to Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance
3/22/2012
Committee Referrals
Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance3/22/2012
Finance2/23/2012
Environment and Natural Resources2/15/2012
Full Bill Text
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