H259 - 2023 Appropriations Act. (SL 2023-134)

Overview: Section 14.7 of S.L. 2023-134 directs the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) to use $5 million of the funds transferred from the State Fiscal Recovery Reserve for trails to be allocated to the Complete the Trails Fund for specific purposes. DNCR must provide an initial report regarding the process for awarding grants and an annual report regarding the use of allocated funds. This section establishes the Saluda Grade Conservation and Development Council to advise and partner with DNCR on the study of the Saluda Grade rail corridor.

This section became effective on July 1, 2023.