Relates to the appropriation to the Department of Parks and Recreation for fiscal year 2024.

This is the fiscal year 2024 original appropriation bill for the Department of Parks and Recreation. It appropriates a total of $68,901,100 and caps the number of authorized full-time equivalent positions at 183.80. The bill funds 12 line items, which includes 10.00 FTP and funding for additional park personnel; increased operating costs at parks; increased pay for seasonal employees; 2.00 FTP and funding for personnel within the motorized trail program; 0.83 FTP and funding to convert three part-time personnel to full-time; support for a media campaign to promote responsible off-highway vehicle use on public lands; funding to purchase an utility type vehicle for the motorized trail program; funding for group shelter and facilities at McCroskey State Part; funding for the Lionhead entrance station at Priest Lake State Park; appropriation to distribute increased grant fund revenue to grant recipients; 2.00 FTP and funding for a maintenance crew for the eastern region of the state; and appropriation from the ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds for maintenance projects and park improvements. DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and