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Commission adopts framework for Regional Recreation Councils and can now fund planning under HB90
Summary
Commission staff outlined a new Regional Recreation Council structure and the Outdoor Recreation Initiative's expanded role after HB90, which allows the commission to direct funds to planning and NEPA and positions the commission to prioritize projects without sending rankings to the legislature.
Commission staff presented an update on the Outdoor Recreation Initiative and proposed structure for Regional Recreation Councils (RRCs), saying the program will solicit and rank regional projects and that the commission will finalize project approvals.
At the meeting Speaker 2 (Patrick) explained that HB90 broadened permissible uses of the outdoor recreation restricted account to include planning and NEPA, enabling the division to offer project management and planning assistance rather than only construction grants. Chair (Speaker 1) relayed guidance the commission received…
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