ASSEMBLY ENVIRONMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

 

STATEMENT TO

 

ASSEMBLY, No. 1953

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

DATED: JUNE 10, 1996

 

      The Assembly Environment, Science and Technology Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 1953.

      This bill would expand the county and municipal "adopt a park" law regarding the establishment of park maintenance agreements with business entities or nonprofit organizations to include park operations and improvements.

      This bill would provide public park and recreation agencies with the ability to provide for and expand public park and recreation services and facilities with the assistance of a business entity or a nonprofit organization.

      As reported by the committee, this bill is identical to Senate Bill No. 905 of 1996 as also reported by the committee.