ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE - FIRST SESSION - 2025
COMMITTEE STATEMENT
LR17
Hearing Date: Thursday February 27, 2025
Committee On: Natural Resources
Introducer: Quick
One Liner: Approve the indication of intent by the Game and Parks Commission to incorporate Camp
Augustine into the state park system
Roll Call Vote - Final Committee Action:
Report to the Legislature for further consideration
Vote Results:
Aye: 8 Senators Brandt, Clouse, Conrad, DeKay, Hughes, Juarez, Moser,
Raybould
Nay:
Absent:
Present Not Voting:
Testimony:
Proponents: Representing:
Senator Dan Quick Opening Presenter
Brad Mellema Grand Island Tourism
Timothy McCoy Nebraska Game and Parks Commissioin
Opponents: Representing:
Neutral: Representing:
* ADA Accommodation Written Testimony
Summary of purpose and/or changes:
LR17 will allow the Game and Parks Commission to indicate intent to incorporate Camp Augustine, which is currently
owned by the city of Grand Island, into the state park system. Camp Augustine is a 156-acre campground formerly
owned by the Boy Scouts of America and located adjacent to Mormon Island State Recreation Area. Under section
37-342, the Commission must have legislative approval before it indicates to the City of Grand Island the intent to so
incorporate. Following approval by the Legislature of LR 17, discussions can begin regarding potential methods of
acquisition, scope of maintenance of the property, and costs involved.
Committee Statement: LR17
Natural Resources Committee
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Committee Statement: LR17
Natural Resources Committee
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