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SS/SB 732 - This act deals with the metropolitan parks and recreation district. Under this act, the word "primary" has been removed from the statute, leaving the duty of the districts open for the development, operation, and maintenance of a system of parks and trails. Language has been added to clarify that nothing shall restrict the districts from entering into or initiating projects dealing with parks that are not necessarily connected to trails. Other added language pertains to grants awarded to municipalities for park purposes, with this act, those grants must be consistent with the purpose of the district.

This act goes on to state that the district shall not substitute for the powers and responsibilities of other conservation and environmental regulatory agencies. Finally, this act specifically states that nothing in the statute shall authorize the district to regulate water quality, watershed, or land use issues in the counties comprising the district.

MEGAN CRAIN