The proposed Land Between the Lakes Heritage and Recreation Act will provide much-needed funding for repairs and upkeep of facilities at the recreation area, with more oversight and protection for burial rights also included.
Former Lyon County Judge Executive Wade White told the News Edge he worked with a group of local officials and LBL supporters to craft the framework of the legislation, with Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and First District Congressman James Comer working to move the legislation through Congress and to the desk of President Joe Biden.
click to download audioWhite says the LBL Recreation and Heritage Act provides adequate funding for operation of the recreation area that is managed by the U. S. Forest Service.
click to download audioHe says that money will be used for maintenance and repair, not salaries which are funded separately.
click to download audioWhite says the law also gives more oversight authority to the LBL Advisory Board.
click to download audioAnd he says the act assures burial rights for families whose heritage is in LBL.
click to download audioThe LBL Heritage and Recreation Act was introduced by Senator McConnell and Congressman Comer, and later needs to be passed by both chambers and signed into law by President Biden.
Timeline of the bill, per congress.gov:
11/17/2022: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 553.
Action By: Senate
11/17/2022: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Manchin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-202.
07/21/2022: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
06/07/2022: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Action By: Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining
04/05/2022: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1982-1983)
Action By: Senate
