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2014 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - HB5002 (Floor Approved)

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Hydrilla Control

Item 90 #1h

Item 90 #1h

First Year - FY2015 Second Year - FY2016
Agriculture and Forestry
Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of FY2015 $300,000 FY2016 $300,000 GF

Language
Page 73, line 31, strike "$3,345,390" and insert "$3,645,390".
Page 73, line 31, strike "$3,345,390" and insert "$3,645,390".
Page 73, at beginning of line 38, insert "A."
Page 73, after line 40, insert:
"B.  Out of the amounts in this Item, $300,000 the first year and $300,000 the second year from the general fund shall be used to support the treatment and control of hydrilla on Lake Gaston, Smith Mountain Lake, and Lake Anna."


Explanation
(This amendment provides $300,000 each year to support the eradication of hydrilla on Lake Gaston, Smith Mountain Lake, and Lake Anna. Hydrilla is an invasive species that interferes with recreation, destroys fish and wildlife habitats, and can severely impact water delivery systems.)