HF2749

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate state funds to support the development of facilities that accommodate handicapped individuals and disabled veterans for recreational shooting and retreat activities.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes a grant of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2026.
• This funding will be directed from the environment and natural resources trust fund.
• The grant is to be used for the predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new shooting range and retreat.
• The designated recipient of this grant is Forgotten Heroes Ranges and Retreat, a nonprofit organization.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new allocation of funds specifically for the construction and development of facilities to support handicapped individuals and disabled veterans, which may not have been explicitly covered in existing legislation.

Relevant Terms

environment and natural resources trust fund, shooting range, retreat, nonprofit organization, handicapped individuals, disabled veterans, grant, appropriations.