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Senate approves $200,000 amendment for county recreational park for people with disabilities (SB 51)
Summary
Senate Bill 51, which supports a county park and recreation facility for people with disabilities, advanced under suspension of the rules after the requested state appropriation was amended from $500,000 to $200,000; sponsor said the project would leverage federal ADA funds and private contributions.
The Senate on Feb. 25 approved SB 51, an appropriation to support a county recreation facility for people with disabilities.
Senator Baird described the multi‑year project and said the county contributed 21 acres for development and that private partners and Special Olympics personnel would help operate and maintain the facility. The sponsor noted federal ADA funding was available if the state showed a good‑faith commitment. The floor adopted an amendment reducing the state appropriation request from $500,000 to $200,000, which the sponsor said reflected an agreed change in committee. The Senate passed the bill under suspension of the rules and recorded a roll call.
Quote: “This is a trail and a park for those who are disabled,” — Senator Baird, sponsor of SB 51.
Next steps: The bill was sent to the House for further action; the Senate record shows the amendment and roll‑call result.
