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MO HCR32
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Steve Cookson
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AI Summary
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Urges U.S. Congress to require 40% annual allocation of Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) moneys to the State Assistance program, restoring the original intent of the 1965 authorizing legislation.
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Notes that LWCF has been disproportionately allocated to federal land acquisition (84% over past 25 years) with only 6-8% going to State Assistance in FY 2009-2010, compared to the original 60% requirement.
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States Missouri received only $509,599 in FY 2009 and $699,429 in FY 2010 under current allocation formulas, with approximately $7 million in unmet state and local park project needs.
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Identifies that the State Assistance program funds matching grants for state and local capital projects that create public parks, protect green space and water supplies, support economic development, and address public health concerns.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to send inscribed copies to President Obama, congressional leaders, and Missouri's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Calls on the United States Congress to allocate at least 40% of the Land and Water Conservation Fund moneys to the State Assistance program for state and local capital parks projects
Last Action
Referred: Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics (S)
3/7/2012