61ST WYOMING LEGISLATURE

INTERIM COMMITTEE STUDIES

2011 INTERIM

 

JOINT TRAVEL, RECREATION, WILDLIFE AND CULTURAL RESOURCES INTERIM COMMITTEE

 

Standard Budget:     $35,000.00

Priority #: 1     Game and Fish Department issues

 

The committee will study the funding and desired required  program levels for the aquatic invasive species program. [Modified by Management Council]

 

The committee will also consider statutory changes to give the commission and department flexibility in addressing chronic game management problems.

 

The committee will receive information and consider whether a study of grizzly bear populations should be funded.

 

The committee will monitor threatened and endangered species issues and other issues brought by the department.

 

Priority #: 2     State Parks and Cultural Resources

 

The committee will study the department's concessionaire program with a goal of setting best practices and maximizing effectiveness of the program. 

 

The committee will  consider issues relating to the structure of the cultural trust fund board.

 

The committee will study the department's funding issues, including receiving presentations by the state parks division on preparation of its budget and the financial status of the division.

 

Priority #: 3     Tourism

 

The committee will receive the annual report on the tourist season and will consider legislation recommended in the department's Master Plan.

 

Priority #: 4     Committee Schedule

 

The committee anticipates three 2-day meetings, likely to be held in June, August and October/November.

 

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