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H0229......................................................by STATE AFFAIRS
RV CAMPING - SENIOR CITIZENS - Amends existing law relating to powers of
the Park and Recreation Board to authorize the Board to provide for a
reduction of no more than fifty percent of the fee charged for recreational
vehicle camping, effective Monday night through Thursday night, for any
senior citizen who possesses a valid federal "Golden Age Passport" or who
possesses a special park pass issued by any state which similarly
recognizes senior citizens.
02/16 House intro - 1st rdg - to printing
02/17 Rpt prt - to Res/Con
02/22 Rpt out - rec d/p - to 2nd rdg
02/23 2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg
02/28 3rd rdg - PASSED - 69-0-1
AYES -- Anderson, Andrus, Barraclough, Barrett, Bastian, Bayer,
Bedke, Bell, Bilbao, Black, Block, Boe, Bolz, Bradford, Cannon,
Chadderdon, Clark, Collins, Crow, Deal, Denney, Edmunson, Ellsworth,
Eskridge, Field(18), Field(23), Garrett, Hart, Harwood, Henbest,
Henderson, Jaquet, Jones, Kemp, Lake, LeFavour, Loertscher, Martinez,
Mathews, McGeachin, McKague, Miller, Mitchell, Moyle, Nielsen,
Nonini, Pasley-Stuart, Pence, Raybould, Ring, Ringo, Roberts, Rusche,
Rydalch, Sali, Sayler, Shepherd(2), Shepherd(8), Shirley, Skippen,
Smith(30), Smith(24), Smylie, Snodgrass, Stevenson, Trail, Wills,
Wood, Mr. Speaker
NAYS -- None
Absent and excused -- Schaefer
Floor Sponsor - Smith(30)
Title apvd - to Senate
03/01 Senate intro - 1st rdg - to Res/Env
03/15 Rpt out - rec d/p - to 2nd rdg
03/16 2nd rdg - to 3rd rdg
03/21 3rd rdg - PASSED - 28-2-4, 1 vacancy
AYES -- Andreason, Brandt, Broadsword, Burkett, Burtenshaw, Cameron,
Compton, Corder, Darrington, Davis, Gannon, Geddes, Goedde, Hill,
Jorgenson, Kelly, Langhorst, Little, Marley, McGee, McKenzie, Pearce,
Richardson, Schroeder, Stegner, Stennett, Sweet, Williams
NAYS -- Keough, Lodge
Absent and excused -- Bunderson, Coiner, Malepeai, Werk, (District 21
seat vacant)
Floor Sponsor - Langhorst
Title apvd - to House
03/22 To enrol
03/23 Rpt enrol - Sp signed
03/24 Pres signed - To Governor
03/29 Governor signed
Session Law Chapter 201
Effective: 07/01/05
]]]] LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO ]]]]
Fifty-eighth Legislature First Regular Session - 2005
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE BILL NO. 229
BY STATE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
1 AN ACT
2 RELATING TO POWERS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 67-4223,
3 IDAHO CODE, TO AUTHORIZE THE BOARD TO PROVIDE FOR A REDUCTION OF NO MORE
4 THAN FIFTY PERCENT OF THE FEE CHARGED FOR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CAMPING,
5 EFFECTIVE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT, FOR ANY SENIOR CITIZEN WHO
6 POSSESSES A VALID FEDERAL "GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT" OR WHO POSSESSES A SPECIAL
7 PARK PASS ISSUED BY ANY STATE WHICH SIMILARLY RECOGNIZES SENIOR CITIZENS
8 AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES.
9 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:
10 SECTION 1. That Section 67-4223, Idaho Code, be, and the same is hereby
11 amended to read as follows:
12 67-4223. POWERS OF BOARD. The park and recreation board shall:
13 (a) Adopt, amend or rescind rules as may be necessary for the proper
14 administration of the provisions of sections 67-4218, et seq., Idaho Code, and
15 the use and protection of park and recreational areas subject to its jurisdic-
16 tion. A violation of any rule promulgated by the board pursuant to this provi-
17 sion which concerns the use and protection of park and recreation areas is an
18 infraction.
19 (b) Make expenditures for the acquisition, leasing, care, control, super-
20 vision, improvement, development, extension and maintenance of all lands under
21 the control of the department and to make arrangements, agreements, contracts
22 or commitments, which may or may not involve expenditures or transfer of
23 funds, with the head of any state institution, department or agency for the
24 improvement or development of lands or properties under the control of the
25 board, or any other department or agency of the state of Idaho.
26 (c) Appoint advisory, local and regional park and recreational councils,
27 to consider, study and advise in the work of the department for the extension,
28 development, use and maintenance of any areas which are to be considered as
29 future park or recreational sites or which are designated as park recreational
30 areas.
31 (d) Appoint a six (6) member recreational vehicle advisory committee, who
32 shall be compensated as provided in section 59-509(f), Idaho Code, and act in
33 an advisory capacity to the board on matters relating to the development and
34 improvement of recreational vehicle related facilities and services as pro-
35 vided in subsection (e) of this section. Each member of the advisory committee
36 shall be representative of recreational vehicle users with one (1) from each
37 of the districts described in section 67-4221, Idaho Code. The terms of
38 appointment shall be concurrent with the incumbent park and recreation board
39 member from the respective districts.
40 (e) Administer the funds derived from the recreational vehicle account
41 established in section 49-448, Idaho Code, to provide financial assistance in
42 the form of grants to public entities for the acquisition, lease, develop-
43 ment, improvement, operations and maintenance of facilities and services
2
1 designed to promote the health, safety and enjoyment of recreational vehicle
2 users. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of the recreational vehicle account gener-
3 ated each year may be used by the department to defray recreational vehicle
4 program administrative costs. Any moneys unused at the end of the fiscal year
5 shall be returned to the state treasurer for deposit in the recreational vehi-
6 cle account.
7 (f) Cooperate with the United States and its agencies and local govern-
8 ments of the state for the purpose of acquiring, leasing, supervising,
9 improving, developing, extending or maintaining lands which are designated as
10 state parks, state monuments or state recreational areas and to secure agree-
11 ments or contracts with the United States and its agencies or local govern-
12 ments of the state for the accomplishment of the purposes of sections 67-4218,
13 et seq., Idaho Code.
14 (g) Construct, lease or otherwise establish public park or recreational
15 privileges, facilities and conveniences and to operate said recreational ser-
16 vices and to make and collect reasonable charges for their use or to enter
17 into contracts for their operation. The board may discount fees in order to
18 offer use incentives to generate additional revenue for operation of the state
19 park system. The board may provide for waiver of fees to any resident of Idaho
20 who is a disabled veteran and whose disability is rated at one hundred percent
21 (100%) or higher, permanent and total. The net proceeds derived shall be cred-
22 ited to the park and recreation account established in section 67-4225, Idaho
23 Code, and are hereby specifically appropriated to defray the cost of the pub-
24 lic park or recreational services. The department is specifically authorized
25 to enter into contracts with the United States and its agencies which require
26 that the state expend any excess of revenue above expenses for improvements of
27 the recreational or park area from which the excess was derived.
28 (1) The board may provide for waiver of fees to any resident of Idaho who
29 is a disabled veteran and whose disability is rated at one hundred percent
30 (100%) or higher, permanent and total.
31 (2) The board may provide for a reduction of no more than fifty percent
32 (50%) of the fee charged for recreational vehicle camping, effective Mon-
33 day night through Thursday night, for any senior citizen who possesses a
34 valid federal "golden age passport" or other equivalent successor, as
35 issued by a federally-operated facility where an entrance fee is charged.
36 (3) If any state recognizes senior citizens by offering a special park
37 pass for use in that state, the board may provide for a reduction of no
38 more than fifty percent (50%) of the fee charged for recreational vehicle
39 camping, effective Monday night through Thursday night, for any person who
40 possesses such a state park pass.
41 (h) Prepare, maintain and keep up-to-date a comprehensive plan for the
42 provision of the outdoor recreational resources of the state; to develop,
43 operate and maintain or enter into leases or agreements with local govern-
44 ments for the operation and maintenance of outdoor recreational areas and
45 facilities of the state, and to acquire lands, waters and interests in lands
46 and waters for such areas and facilities.
47 (i) Apply to any appropriate agency or officer of the United States for
48 participation by the department or a political subdivision of the state or the
49 receipt of aid from any federal program respecting outdoor recreation. It may
50 enter into contracts and agreements with the United States or any appropriate
51 agency thereof, keep financial and other records relating thereto and furnish
52 to appropriate officials and agencies of the United States reports and infor-
53 mation as may be reasonably necessary to enable officials and agencies to per-
54 form their duties under such programs. In connection with obtaining the bene-
55 fits of any program, the park and recreation board shall coordinate its activ-
3
1 ities with and represent the interests of all agencies and subdivisions of the
2 state having interests in the planning, development and maintenance of outdoor
3 recreational resources and facilities.
4 (j) Obligate the state regarding the responsible management of any fed-
5 eral funds transferred to it for the purpose of any federal enactment and, in
6 accordance with the exercise of this responsibility, the state hereby consents
7 to be sued in any United States district court for the recovery of any federal
8 funds that the responsible federal official, department or agency finds have
9 been misused or disposed of contrary to the agreement with the federal offi-
10 cial, department or agency or contrary to the provisions of federal enactment
11 or applicable federal regulations.
12 (k) Cooperate and contract with and receive and expend aid, donations and
13 matching funds from the government of the United States, receive and expend
14 funds from the STORE and to receive and expend donations from other sources to
15 acquire, develop, operate and maintain outdoor recreational areas and facili-
16 ties of the state and, when authorized or directed by any act of congress or
17 any rule or regulation of any agency of the government of the United States,
18 to expend funds donated or granted to the state of Idaho by the federal gov-
19 ernment for such purposes.
20 Provided, however, the park and recreation board shall make no commitment
21 or enter into any agreement pursuant to an exercise of authority under sec-
22 tions 67-4218, et seq., Idaho Code, until it has determined that sufficient
23 funds are available to it for meeting the state's share, if any, of project
24 costs. It is legislative intent that, to the extent as may be necessary to
25 assure the proper operation and maintenance of areas and facilities acquired
26 or developed pursuant to any program participated in by this state under
27 authority of sections 67-4218, et seq., Idaho Code, such areas and facilities
28 shall be publicly maintained for outdoor recreational purposes. The park and
29 recreation board may enter into and administer agreements with the United
30 States or any appropriate agency thereof for planning, acquisition and devel-
31 opment projects involving participating federal-aid funds or state funds on
32 behalf of any subdivision or subdivisions of this state. Provided, that the
33 subdivision or subdivisions give necessary assurances to the park and recre-
34 ation board that they have available sufficient funds to meet their shares, if
35 any, of the cost of the project and that the acquired or developed areas will
36 be operated and maintained at the expense of the subdivision or subdivisions
37 for public outdoor recreational use.
38 (l) Establish, develop, supervise and maintain through cooperative agree-
39 ment, lease, purchase or other arrangement the Idaho recreation trail system,
40 with the advice of the coordinator created in section 67-4233, Idaho Code, and
41 consistent with the goals of recreation, transportation and public access to
42 outdoor areas.
43 (m) Enter into agreements with cities, counties, recreation districts or
44 other political subdivisions of the state to cost-effectively provide recre-
45 ational facilities, opportunities and services to the citizens of the state.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS 14983
This legislation authorizes the Parks and Recreation Board
to provide for a reduction of no more than fifty percent of the
fee charged for recreational vehicle camping, effective Monday
night through Thursday night, for any senior citizen who
possesses a valid federal "Golden Age Passport," or who possesses
a special park pass issued by any state which similarly
recognizes senior citizens and to make technical changes.
FISCAL NOTE
No fiscal impact to the general fund. At this time, it is
uncertain what the potential fiscal impact would be to the
dedicated fund accounts of the Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation. Variables include time of the year the adjustments
were applied, which days, which state parks, and the percentage
of reduction given. The Idaho Department of Parks and
Recreation is analyzing information, which will be shared at the
public hearing.
Contact
Name: Rep. Elaine Smith (30)
Phone: 332-1000
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/FISCAL NOTE H 229