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HCS/SB 196 - This act modifies provisions relating to the Division of State Parks. ROCK ISLAND TRAIL STATE PARK ENDOWMENT FUND: This act creates the Rock Island Trail State Park Endowment Fund in the state treasury to be administered by the Department of Natural Resources. The fund shall be used by the Department for the purpose of operating, maintaining, developing, and securing any portion of the former Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad corridor located east of milepost 215.325 that is owned, leased, or operated by the Department. If the United States Surface Transportation Board vacates the Notice of Interim Trail Use issued in a decision served on February 26, 2015, any moneys in the fund may be refunded to the individuals or entities that have made contributions to the fund or may be transferred to a new trail sponsor or other entity that has accepted responsibility for the management of the corridor as set forth in the act. HISTORIC COUNTY COURTHOUSES: This act authorizes the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to award grants to preserve, protect, or restore historic county courthouses. The Department shall administer and act as the fiscal agent for the grant program and shall be responsible for receiving and reviewing grant applications and awarding grants. JAMIE ANDREWS HA 1: FUNDS IN THE ROCK ISLAND TRAIL STATE PARK ENDOWMENT FUND MAY BE USED FOR DEVELOPING THE STATE PARK. HA 2: AUTHORIZES CONSTRUCTION OF STATE PARKS FACILITIES IF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES HAS ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH A DONOR OR GRANTOR TO PROVIDE NONSTATE FUNDS AS SUPPORT FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT. COMMERCIAL USE PERMITS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE DIRECTOR.
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