SSB 1198

This bill relates to the management of open space properties and recreational trails. Current law establishes programs to acquire and protect open space properties and acquire and develop recreational trails with specified acquisition targets for each program. The bill repeals those programs and the respective statements of purpose. _____ Current law requires the department of natural resources (DNR) to develop a long-term plan for the acquisition and protection of significant open space lands throughout the state. The plan was to be submitted to the general assembly by July 1, 1988. The bill replaces that requirement with a requirement to submit to the general assembly a new long-term plan for the maintenance, protection, and acquisition of significant open space property throughout the state by July 1, 2024. DNR shall review the plan every five years and amend the plan as necessary. Current law requires the state department of transportation (DOT) to prepare a long-range plan for the acquisition, development, promotion, and management of recreational trails throughout the state. The plan was to be submitted to the general assembly by January 15, 1988. The bill replaces that requirement with a requirement to submit to the general assembly a new long-range plan for the development, promotion, management, and acquisition of recreational trails throughout the state by January 15, 2024. DOT shall review the plan every five years and amend the plan as necessary.