Actions: [2] SCONC/SFC-SCONC [4] DP-SFC
Scheduled: Not Scheduled
Senate Bill 86 (SB 86) appropriates six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($625,000) to the Department of Finance and Administration to contract for training and outreach services for soil and water conservation districts statewide.Legislation Overview:
Senate Bill 86 (SB 86) appropriates six hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($625,000) from the General Fund (GF) to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) for expenditure in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to contract for training and outreach services for soil and water conservation districts (SWCD) statewide. Any unexpended or unencumbered balance remaining at the end of FY 2026 reverts to the GF.Current Law:
The DFA does conduct trainings on the Budget Process for Special Districts which includes soil and water conservation districts. The SWCDs offer a variety of outreach services, including education programs, workshops, and technical assistance. These services aim to improve soil and water conservation and to educate the public about natural resources.