This bill authorizes the Department of Game, Fish and Parks to undertake construction, reconstruction, renovation, and modernization of the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery, with an estimated cost of $8,000,000. The project will include various infrastructure improvements such as heating, air conditioning, plumbing, and landscaping, among others. To fund this initiative, the bill appropriates $3,500,000 in federal funds and $4,500,000 in other funds to the Department.
Additionally, the bill outlines the administrative responsibilities for overseeing the project, stating that the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration will manage the design and construction. It also specifies that any unspent funds will revert according to established procedures. An emergency is declared, allowing the Act to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, emphasizing its importance for the support of state government and public institutions.