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JLARC audit bill seeks clarity on century‑old county forest land trust and DNR trust management
Summary
House Bill 23‑27 directs JLARC to audit the State Forest Land Trust (county transfer lands) to review legal parameters, DNR performance, and beneficiary protections; counties, former legislators, conservation and timber sector representatives generally supported a third‑party review and recommended amendments to broaden the scope.
House Bill 23‑27 would direct the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee (JLARC) to review the State Forest Land Trust (county forest board lands) to assess its legal framework, DNR's performance as trust manager, and options to ensure beneficiary rights are protected.
Former Representative Jim Buck told the committee the trust was created when counties deeded…
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