Please Note: The following summaries of legislation enacted during the 2004 Legislative Session were prepared by the Legal Services Division Staff for internal use by the Legislative Service Office.

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The bill summaries contained in this report were prepared as an aid to locating enacted legislation and as a brief recap of the major provisions of each bill. While the information provided in these summaries is accurate, the summaries are not intended as a detailed abstract and reference should be made to the enacted bills for more complete information.

Bill No.: SF0041 Drafter: DKG

LSO No.: 04LSO-0304.E2 Effective Date:

Enrolled Act No.: SEA0029

Chapter No.: 73

Prime Sponsor: Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee

Catch Title: Wyoming territorial prison state park management.

Subject: Management of the Wyoming territorial prison state park and historic site.

Summary/Major Elements:

· Transfers management of the Wyoming territorial prison state park and historic site from the single management group provided for under current law to the department of state parks and cultural resources.

· The department is given authority to negotiate to terminate existing leases and contracts which provide for management by any entity other than the department.

· Conforming changes, such as fees for park admittance, special events at the park, and use of fees are made.

· The transfer is to be completed by April 30, 2005.

Comments:

· Report required – the department of state parks and cultural resources is required to report to the joint travel, recreation, wildlife and cultural resources interim committee by September 1, 2004.

· Creates/amends major program – transfers Wyoming territorial prison state park and historic site to the department.

· Contains delayed effective/repeal date – the transfer is to be complete by April 30, 2005.