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Sponsor seeks two‑year extension and reduced funding for State Lakes Protection Fund, earmarking reduced amount for Deep Creek Lake
Summary
Delegate Heinbaugh asked the Appropriations Committee to extend the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund for two years at $500,000 per year (FY26–FY27) and to focus limited money on Deep Creek Lake, citing its size, economic value and aging infrastructure.
Delegate Jim Heinbaugh presented House Bill 684 to extend the State Lakes Protection and Restoration Fund for two years and proposed amendments to reduce the requested amount from prior extensions to $500,000 in FY26 and $500,000 in FY27. Heinbaugh said the original statute created a $1 million per year fund for three years and subsequent extensions…
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