VirginiaFederal park operations; temporary funding.
What it does
Temporary funding of federal park operations. Authorizes the Governor to provide funding and execute necessary agreements to allow the temporary operation of any Virginia property controlled by the National Park Service in the event of a federal government shutdown. Such authority shall be contingent on the U.S. Department of the Interior executing an agreement which authorizes the Commonwealth to operate such property.
More detail
The bill states that the funds may come from the State Park Conservation Resources Fund, voluntary donations, funds allocated to the Department of Conservation and Recreation, or other sources. However, the bill clarifies that no funds originally allocated from the general fund shall be used to operate a federal park for more than 21 days without the approval of the General Assembly.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 4Left in Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural ResourcesLatest
- Jan 30Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2656)
- Jan 29Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 1-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 1-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 24Assigned ACNR sub: Natural ResourcesMinor
- Jan 14Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural ResourcesMinor
- Jan 14Presented and ordered printed 25104840DIntroduced