H688

Funds for Inclusive Playgrounds

Introduced·4/1/25

Appropriates funds to the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund for inclusive playgrounds and other park projects.

This bill establishes a Parks and Recreation Trust Fund in the State Treasurer's Office, funded by donations, gifts, and appropriations. Sixty-five percent of the funds are allocated for the State Parks System, including capital projects, repairs, renovations, and land acquisition. Thirty percent is set aside for matching grants to local governmental units or public authorities for local park and recreation purposes, including facilities for persons with disabilities. Five percent is designated for the Coastal and Estuarine Water Beach Access Program.

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History

Apr 3, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 3, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 1, 2025

House

Filed