A bill to make permanent the authority to collect Shasta-Trinity National Forest marina fees.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 395.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, introduced in the 118th Congress as Senate Bill 3046, sought to make permanent the authority to collect marina fees in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The bill originated in the Senate and was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders but ultimately failed or expired without enactment. The bill falls under the policy area of Public Lands and Natural Resources. No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of specific provisions.
Senate Bill 3046 aimed to permanently authorize marina fee collection in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest but did not pass before expiring.
- The bill's primary purpose was to make permanent the authority to collect fees at marinas within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- It was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and reached the Senate Legislative Calendar but did not advance further.
- The bill relates to management and funding of public lands and natural resources, specifically concerning fee collection mechanisms.
['U.S. Forest Service (managing agency of Shasta-Trinity National Forest)', 'Visitors and users of Shasta-Trinity National Forest marinas (potentially through maintained or improved services funded by fees)', 'Local businesses and communities that may be affected by marina operations and maintenance']
['Lack of detailed bill text and summary limits understanding of fee structures, oversight, and use of collected funds.', 'Potential implementation challenges related to permanent fee authority, including administration and enforcement.', 'Unclear fiscal impact and whether fees would affect accessibility or affordability for public users.']
The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 118th Congress and was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar but did not progress to passage. It addresses a specific fee authority related to public lands management, a common topic in legislation concerning national forests and resource funding. The failure or expiration indicates it did not receive sufficient legislative support or priority during the session.
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['Permanent fee authority could stabilize funding for marina maintenance and improvements in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.', 'Fee collection may influence visitor behavior or access patterns depending on fee levels and enforcement.', 'Local economies dependent on marina-related recreation might experience changes linked to fee policy.']
The absence of both the full bill text and an official summary limits transparency and complicates oversight efforts. Without detailed provisions, it is difficult to assess the scope of fee authority, accountability measures, or fiscal impacts. Monitoring future similar legislation should include ensuring availability of complete legislative documentation to facilitate informed public and legislative review.
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