Lehigh Portland State Park bill still alive

Legislation to approve Lehigh Portland State Park was moved to the appropriations committee, which keeps the bill alive after "turn-around" week. Lawmakers return Wednesday.

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February 24, 2023 - 3:42 PM

The formerly known Elks Lake could become part of the Lehigh Portland State Park after legislation was introduced to Kansas lawmakers on Thursday. Photo by Richard Luken

Legislation to approve Lehigh Portland State Park is still in the works, said Rep. Fred Gardner, R-Garnett.

Gardner introduced the measure to the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Feb. 16. The 16-member committee unanimously approved the proposal on Monday.

From there, the measure faced three options, according to Gardner.

House leadership could have let the measure die; members could have voted on it earlier this week, or it could have been moved to one of three committees — tax, appropriations or state and federal affairs — which do not…

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