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Senate advances Critical Land Conservation Fund bill to help local governments protect open space
Summary
Senate Bill 51 would create a Critical Land Conservation Revolving Loan Fund, a 15-member committee to consider grant/loan applications, and seek $400,000 in initial general-fund support plus an estimated $100,000 from surplus land sales to capitalize matching loans.
Senator McAllister outlined Senate Bill 51 on Feb. 20, describing a new Critical Land Conservation Revolving Loan Fund to support local governments in preserving open space for agriculture, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, recreation and cultural heritage.
McAllister said the bill sets up a 15-member Critical Land Conservation Committee (five gubernatorial appointees with Senate advice and consent,…
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