Appropriation; Lee and Monroe counties for funding The National Resource Camp pilot program.
Impact
The bill aims to enhance the educational resources available in Lee and Monroe counties by providing financial support for a program focused on natural resource conservation and education. By funding this initiative, the legislation seeks to address local needs and improve community engagement with environmental issues. The allocation from the State General Fund highlights an effort to invest in local initiatives that have the potential for long-term positive effects on the communities involved.
Summary
House Bill 173 proposes an appropriation of $50,000 to the Boards of Supervisors of Lee and Monroe counties for the implementation of the Natural Resource Camp pilot program. This funding is intended for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. The objective of this pilot program is to promote the awareness and understanding of natural resources in these counties, which could help facilitate educational opportunities for local residents and students alike.
Contention
While specific points of contention regarding HB 173 are not detailed in the provided documents, potential debates could arise surrounding the allocation of state funds to local programs, the effectiveness of pilot programs, and the prioritization of such initiatives over others. Additionally, discussions could center on the transparency and accountability of how these funds are utilized by the local boards of supervisors in managing the Natural Resource Camp program.
To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.