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Appropriations panel advances State Fair funding with campground and security add-ons
Summary
The Appropriations - Education and Environment Division approved amendments to Senate Bill 2009 that add one-time and ongoing funding for a campground rest facility and $1 million for security improvements at the State Fairgrounds; the amendment passed 4-1 and the bill as amended was advanced by the committee.
The Appropriations - Education and Environment Division voted to advance Senate Bill 2009 as amended, adding funding for a campground rest facility and security upgrades at the State Fairgrounds.
The amendment preserved existing prize/premium funding of $642,833 and added two new line items: up to $900,000 (state share capped at 75% of cost) for a campground rest facility in the east parking area of the fairgrounds, and $1,000,000 for security and safety investments at the fairgrounds, bringing a stated appropriation increase of $1,900,000 and a total appropriation of $2,542,833 as described to the committee.
Senator Thomas, who reviewed the…
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