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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5036· House(119-HR-5036)

To remove the limitation imposed as a result of receiving funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund on the conversion of Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas, to a use other than public outdoor recreation.

Rep. Estes
Age: 70 years
Kansas
Introduced
8/26/2025
Last activity
8/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsored by
Ron Estes
Cosponsors
None
Public Lands and Natural Resources
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to remove a specific limitation for Northeast Sedgwick County Park in Sedgwick County, Kansas. This limitation was caused by the park receiving funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. By removing this restriction, the park can be converted to a use other than public outdoor recreation.

Yes

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+2

    Removing land-use restrictions may allow for commercial development opportunities.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+2

    It grants the local county more flexibility and autonomy over land use.

The opposite· 3 of 13

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-3

    Low-income households rely more heavily on free public parks for recreation.

  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?-3

    The bill permits the conversion of a public outdoor recreation area to other uses, potentially reducing protected green space.

  • Would children be better off under this?-2

    Potential loss of public outdoor recreation space can negatively impact children's play areas.