Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2023

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 254 Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Public Lands and Natural Resources. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/26/2024, 12:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 254

Bill 118 s 254, also known as the Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to promote economic development in rural areas by supporting the development of ski resorts and other winter sports facilities.

The bill proposes several measures to achieve this goal. First, it calls for the establishment of a grant program to provide funding for the construction and improvement of ski hills and related infrastructure. This funding would be available to both public and private entities, with the aim of increasing access to winter sports activities for local residents and tourists alike.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the permitting process for ski resort development, in order to reduce regulatory barriers and encourage investment in these projects. It also calls for the creation of a task force to study the economic impact of ski resorts on local communities and make recommendations for further support and development. Overall, the Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2023 aims to boost economic growth in rural areas through the expansion of winter sports facilities. By providing funding and regulatory support for ski resort development, the bill seeks to create jobs, attract tourists, and stimulate local economies in regions that rely on winter tourism as a key driver of economic activity.

Congressional Summary of S 254

Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2023

This bill allocates ski area permit rental charges for ski area administration, improvements, visitor services, and wildfire preparedness. Such charges are collected by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from ski area operators on National Forest System land.

USDA shall expend 80% of the ski area permit rental charges from a National Forest System unit at that unit in accordance with the following:

75% shall be used at the unit for activities such as administration of the ski area permit program, visitor information, or reducing the likelihood of wildfire in or adjacent to a recreation site; and
25% shall be used at the unit for activities such as repair of a Forest Service-owned facility, habitat restoration, or search and rescue activities.

The remaining 20% of ski area permit rental charges shall be expended by USDA for any of the activities specified in this bill at any National Forest System unit.

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Current Status of Bill S 254

Bill S 254 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill S 254 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 2, 2023. Bill S 254's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 575. as of November 21, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 254

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Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 254

Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act of 2023

A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, and for other purposes.