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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Fifth Legislature, First Regular Session

FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2077

state lake improvement fund; appropriations

Purpose

            Modifies statutorily authorized uses of monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund and State Parks Revenue Fund. Appropriates monies in FY 2022 to the Arizona State Parks Board (ASPB) for operating costs. Appropriates $3,000,000 from the state General Fund (state GF) and $2,000,000 from the State Parks Revenue Fund in FY 2022 to the ASPB.

Background

Established in 1994, the State Lake Improvement Fund is administered by the ASPB. Monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund are exempted from lapsing and must be used for the administration of the Fund and to fund projects on waters where gasoline-powered boats are permitted (A.R.S. § 5-382).

            The ASPB consists of seven members, including the State Land Commissioner and six members that are Arizona residents appointed by the Governor. The appointed members must be selected based on their knowledge of and interest in outdoor activities, multiple uses of land, archaeology, natural resources and the value of the historical aspects of Arizona. All appointments are for a term of six years (A.R.S. § 41-511).

            The Joint Legislative Budget Committee FY 2021 baseline estimates the State Lake Improvement Fund has an estimated ending balance of $5,497,700 and the State Parks Revenue Fund has an estimated ending balance of $32,407,000 (JLBC).

            H.B. 2077 appropriates $3,000,000 from the state GF and $2,000,000 from the State Parks Revenue Fund in FY 2022 to the ASPB.

Provisions

1. Prohibits the ASPB from using more than 10 percent of monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund on staff support and administration costs.

2. Allows monies in the State Lake Improvement Fund to be used for water search and rescue operations.

3. Adds administration costs to the list of authorized uses of monies in the State Parks Revenue Fund.

4. Appropriates the following amounts in FY 2022 to the ASPB for operating costs:

a) $3,000,000 from the state GF; and

b) $2,000,000 from the State Parks Revenue Fund.

5. Makes technical and conforming changes.

6. Becomes effective on the general effective date.

House Action

NREW            1/19/21      DP     10-0-0-0

APPROP         1/20/21      DP     13-0-0-0

3^rd Read          1/28/21                 58-8-1

Prepared by Senate Research

March 11, 2021

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