Land Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage Act
Latest action (21 Jul 2022): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
What this bill does
S. 3997, the Land Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage Act, would make changes to how the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee is managed. The bill would reduce the number of members on the advisory board from 17 to 13. It would also require the Department of Agriculture to charge fees for admission and use of designated sites or activities within the recreation area, as determined by the advisory board. Additionally, the bill outlines how funds collected are to be used, specifically for new work or maintenance, not for management salaries or general expenses.
The bill affects individuals who have historical ties to the area, such as former residents or their relatives, by allowing for the expansion of existing cemeteries within the recreation area for burials. It also requires the advisory board to meet at least twice a year and to advise on annual work plans for recreation and environmental education, as well as forest management plans. The advisory board members would be allowed to serve multiple terms but not consecutive ones.
This bill has passed through the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and has been "ordered reported" with an amendment. This means the committee has approved the bill and recommended it for further consideration by the full Senate. From this point, it would typically proceed to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Official summary
Land Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage Act
This bill addresses the administration of the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee.
The bill decreases from 17 to 13 the number of members who compose the Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board.
The bill permits members of the advisory board to serve multiple terms, but not serve consecutive terms.
In addition to carrying out its current activities, the advisory board shall advise on
• an annual work plan for recreation and environment education areas in the Recreation Area, including the heritage program, with the nonappropriated amounts in the Land Between the Lakes Management Fund;
• an annual forest management and harvest plan for the Recreation Area; and
• the fund.
Timeline
21 Jul 2022
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Common questions
- What does S. 3997 do?
- S. 3997, the Land Between the Lakes Recreation and Heritage Act, would make changes to how the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee is managed. The bill would reduce the number of members on the advisory board from 17 to 13. It would also require the Department of Agriculture to charge fees for admission and use of designated sites or activities within the recreation area, as determined by the advisory board. Additionally, the bill outlines how funds collected are to be used, specifically for new work or maintenance, not for management salaries or general expenses. The bill affects individuals who have historical ties to the area, such as former residents or their relatives, by allowing for the expansion of existing cemeteries within the recreation area for burials. It also requires the advisory board to meet at least twice a year and to advise on annual work plans for recreation and environmental education, as well as forest management plans. The advisory board members would be allowed to serve multiple terms but not consecutive ones. This bill has passed through the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and has been "ordered reported" with an amendment. This means the committee has approved the bill and recommended it for further consideration by the full Senate. From this point, it would typically proceed to the Senate floor for a vote.
- Has S. 3997 become law?
- Not yet. As of 21 Jul 2022, S. 3997 is ordered reported.
- Who sponsored S. 3997?
- S. 3997 was sponsored by Sen. Mitch McConnell [R-KY] (Republican-KY), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3997?
- Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (21 Jul 2022).
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