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Lake Recreation Fees: More Funds for Facility Maintenance.

This new law allows non-profit organizations and public entities to retain up to 100% of user fees collected at water recreation facilities. These funds must be used for the operation, maintenance, and management of these sites, potentially improving services for visitors. Additionally, all collected fees will go into a special account, with at least 80% required to be used at the specific site where they were collected, supplementing rather than replacing budget appropriations.
Key points
Non-profit organizations and public entities managing water recreation facilities can retain all collected user fees.
Retained fees must be used for the operation, maintenance, and management of recreation facilities and natural resources.
All recreation fees will be deposited into a special account, with at least 80% used at the site where collected.
Fee revenues are intended to supplement, not replace, annual appropriated funding for facility maintenance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6906
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Process start date: 2023-12-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LAKES Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6906.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Non-profit organizations and public entities managing water recreation facilities can retain all collected user fees.
  • Retained fees must be used for the operation, maintenance, and management of recreation facilities and natural resources.
  • All recreation fees will be deposited into a special account, with at least 80% used at the site where collected.
  • Fee revenues are intended to supplement, not replace, annual appropriated funding for facility maintenance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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