Fiscal Note — 2138 HB, Outdoor Learning/State Parks (Superintendent of Public Instruction)
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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary for 2138 HB, Outdoor learning/state parks, followed by an Individual State Agency Fiscal Note for the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The rollup lists State Parks and Recreation Commission expenditures of 200,000 for 2023-25 and 500,000 for 2025-27, and notes additional indeterminate costs and/or savings. The rollup was prepared by Matthew Hunter, OFM. The Superintendent of Public Instruction note states No Fiscal Impact and describes duties for the Commission, including considering design elements that support outdoor learning. A further narrative states that House Bill 2138 proposes additional duties for the Commission and that State Parks would need additional staff capacity.
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Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary
Bill Number: 2138 HB Title: Outdoor learning/state parks
Estimated Cash Receipts
NONE
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
GF- State Total GF- State Total GF- State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI No fiscal impact
Local Gov. Other
Local Gov. Total
Estimated Operating Expenditures
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total FTEs GF-State NGF-Outlook Total
Superintendent of .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0 .0 0 0 0
Public Instruction
State Parks and .0 200,000 200,000 200,000 2.0 500,000 500,000 500,000 2.0 500,000 500,000 500,000
Recreation
Commission
State Parks and In addition to the estimate above,there are additional indeterminate costs and/or savings. Please see individual fiscal note.
Recreation
Commission
Total $ 0.0 200,000 200,000 200,000 2.0 500,000 500,000 500,000 2.0 500,000 500,000 500,000
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI No fiscal impact
Local Gov. Other
Local Gov. Total
Estimated Capital Budget Expenditures
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total FTEs Bonds Total
Superintendent of Public .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Instruction
State Parks and .0 0 0 .0 0 0 .0 0 0
Recreation Commission
Total $ 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 0
FNPID 69116
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FNS029 Multi Agency rollup
Agency Name 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total FTEs GF-State Total
Local Gov. Courts
Loc School dist-SPI No fiscal impact
Local Gov. Other
Local Gov. Total
Estimated Capital Budget Breakout
Prepared by: Matthew Hunter, OFM Phone: Date Published:
(360) 529-7078 Final 1/16/2024
FNPID 69116
:
FNS029 Multi Agency rollup
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2138 HB Title: Outdoor learning/state parks Agency: 350-Superintendent of Public
Instruction
Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/10/2024
Agency Preparation: Tisha Kuhn Phone: 360 725-6424 Date: 01/15/2024
Agency Approval: TJ Kelly Phone: 360 725-6301 Date: 01/15/2024
OFM Review: Brian Fechter Phone: (360) 688-4225 Date: 01/15/2024
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,947.00 Request # HB 2138-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2138 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.
Section 1 (Amended)
Section 1(4): Language added requiring the State Parks and Recreation Commission to consider design elements that
support outdoor learning opportunities when developing capital projects for new or existing structures and facilities.
Section 1(5): Replaced “sixty-two” with “62”. Requires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to grant concessions or
leases in state parks and parkways upon such rentals, fees, or percentage of income or profits and for such terms, in no
event longer than eighty years, except for a lease associated with land or property described in RCW 79A.05.025(2)(b)
which may not exceed 62 years, and upon such conditions as shall be approved by the commission.
Section 1(5)(a): Replaced “twenty-year” with “20-year”. Requires a vote consistent with RCW 79A.05.025(2) for leases
exceeding a 20-year term, or the amendment or modification of these leases.
Section 2 (Amended)
Section 2(1)(d): Language added requiring the State Parks and Recreation Commission to coordinate with the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), school districts, outdoor education program providers, and grantees to assist
with coordinating outdoor education events in the parks.
Section 3 (New Section)
Section 3(1): Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, requires the State Parks and
Recreation Commission to conduct a survey of facilities within the state parks that might be used for outdoor educational
purposes.
Section 3(2): Requires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to assess the following:
(a) Current policies and use of state part retreat centers and environmental learning centers.
(b) The needs of OSPI, school districts, outdoor learning program providers, and tribes for outdoor learning facilities,
including state park retreat centers and environmental learning centers.
(c) Current conditions and necessary upgrades to state park retreat centers and environmental learning centers.
(d) The development of dedicated funding to support upgrades to state park retreat centers and environmental learning
centers.
(e) Best practices and considerations for the development, maintenance, and use of outdoor learning facilities.
Section 3(3): Requires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to submit a report on the outcomes of the completed
survey to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.
Section 3(4): Allows for the State Parks and Recreation Commission to contract for all or a portion of the survey required in
this section.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
No cash receipts impact anticipated.
II. C - Expenditures
Outdoor learning/state parks 350-Superintendent of Public Instruction
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,947.00 Request # HB 2138-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2138 HB
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
Section 2(1)(d) added language requiring the State Parks and Recreation Commission to coordinate with the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), school districts, outdoor education program providers, and grantees to assist
with coordinating outdoor education events in the parks.
As proposed, this bill will assist in the relationship and coordination efforts for OSPI staff, school districts, and the State
Parks and Recreation Commission regarding outdoor education. This bill will not require or create additional work. No
fiscal impact to OSPI is anticipated.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
No capital budget impact anticipated.
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Outdoor learning/state parks 350-Superintendent of Public Instruction
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,947.00 Request # HB 2138-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2138 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2138 HB Title: Outdoor learning/state parks Agency: 465-State Parks and
Recreation Commission
Part I: Estimates
No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTE Staff Years 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 2.0
Account
General Fund-State 001-1 0 200,000 200,000 500,000 500,000
Total $ 0 200,000 200,000 500,000 500,000
In addition to the estimates above, there are additional indeterminate costs and/or savings. Please see discussion.
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
X
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/10/2024
Agency Preparation: Kyle Murphy Phone: (360) 902-0932 Date: 01/16/2024
Agency Approval: Pam Barkis Phone: (360) 902-8535 Date: 01/16/2024
OFM Review: Matthew Hunter Phone: (360) 529-7078 Date: 01/16/2024
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 190,375.00 Request # -2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2138 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.
House Bill 2138 proposes additional duties for the State Parks and Recreation Commission to include considerations and
support for outdoor learning opportunities.
State Parks operate a system of Retreat Centers, Interpretive Centers, and potentially other facilities that could be used to
provide outdoor learning experiences. Increased use of these facilities for outdoor learning programs by school districts and
outdoor school providers would require additional resources for operation, coordination with outdoor education providers,
capital development, and facility assessments.
Section 1 (4) would require State Parks to consider design elements that support outdoor learning opportunities when
developing capital projects for new or existing infrastructure. This would require additional staff resources in the
Interpretive Services Program to become more involved in the design and development of capital projects. The additional
staff would participate in all scoping, predesign, and design processes for all funded capital projects to ensure full
consideration of outdoor learning opportunities. This staff would provide the necessary interpretive and outdoor learning
expertise to the capital project design teams.
Section 2 (1) (d) would require State Parks to coordinate with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, school
districts, outdoor education program providers, and grantees to assist with coordinating outdoor education events in the
parks.
The agency is receiving a growing number of requests from school districts, outdoor education program providers, and
community groups to provide facilities, space, and/or instructional support for outdoor education. However, is unable to
assist in coordinating these events due to a lack of staff capacity at the parks, retreat spaces or learning centers that are
unavailable or outdated and inaccessible, and limitations based on management of natural resources.
State Parks would need additional staff capacity to coordinate internally and externally to:
• Work collaboratively with the OSPI to support the Outdoor School for All Program and develop learning opportunities at
State Parks.
• Assist school districts and outdoor learning providers with options and alternatives for trip planning at the parks.
• Coordination of field staff to prepare the park for student groups, like cordoning off parking areas for buses and opening
environmental learning center and retreat center use.
• Outreach to the Interpretive Program to coordinate interpretive opportunities if they are available.
• Coordination with Stewardship Program to develop park tours that highlight and protect natural resources.
• Development of policies and procedures and best practices to support increasing demand for outdoor education.
Section 3 would require the agency, within amounts appropriated, to conduct a survey of facilities within state parks that
may be used for outdoor education purposes. The final report would be due before December 1, 2024. This would require
additional resources to perform detailed facility assessments to determine suitability for use as environmental learning
centers. The assessment would require coordination with the office of the superintendent of public instruction, school
districts, outdoor education providers, and grantees to determine requirements for all aspects of health and safety along with
program opportunities for environmental education.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
Outdoor learning/state parks 465-State Parks and Recreation Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 190,375.00 Request # -2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2138 HB
None.
II. C - Expenditures
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
Fiscal impacts would be indeterminate but exceed $50,000 each fiscal year to hire adequate staff to support coordination
efforts and capital development design considerations for outdoor learning facilities. There would be an additional one-time
cost to conduct the facility survey.
Cost range assumptions include:
2.0 FTE Program Specialist 5 (on-going) $250,000/fiscal year.
Facility survey (one-time) $200,000 (dependent on contract).
Additional costs would include maintenance for increased use of facilities; assume an additional $10,000 - $30,000 per
Retreat (11) and Interpretive centers (9). Estimated on-going cost for maintenance could range from $200,000 - $600,000
each biennium depending on usage. Additional facilities could be considered depending on availability and curriculum needs.
Total estimated cost of $700,000 - $1,100,000 each biennium to facilitate outdoor learning opportunities at State Parks.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
Account Account Title Type FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
001-1 General Fund State 0 200,000 200,000 500,000 500,000
Total $ 0 200,000 200,000 500,000 500,000
In addition to the estimates above, there are additional indeterminate costs and/or savings. Please see discussion.
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
FTE Staff Years 2.0 2.0
A-Salaries and Wages 340,000 340,000
B-Employee Benefits 146,000 146,000
C-Professional Service Contracts
E-Goods and Other Services 200,000 200,000 6,000 6,000
G-Travel 8,000 8,000
J-Capital Outlays
M-Inter Agency/Fund Transfers
N-Grants, Benefits & Client Services
P-Debt Service
S-Interagency Reimbursements
T-Intra-Agency Reimbursements
9-
Total $ 0 200,000 200,000 500,000 500,000
In addition to the estimates above, there are additional indeterminate costs and/or savings. Please see discussion.
Outdoor learning/state parks 465-State Parks and Recreation Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 190,375.00 Request # -2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2138 HB
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: List FTEs by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals need to agree with total FTEs in
Part I and Part IIIA
Job Classification Salary FY 2024 FY 2025 2023-25 2025-27 2027-29
Program Specialist 5 - Interpretive 1.0 1.0
Services
Program Specialist 5 - Partnerships 1.0 1.0
Total FTEs 2.0 2.0
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
None.
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Outdoor learning/state parks 465-State Parks and Recreation Commission
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 190,375.00 Request # -2
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 4 Bill # 2138 HB
Individual State Agency Fiscal Note
Bill Number: 2138 HB Title: Outdoor learning/state parks Agency: SDF-School District Fiscal
Note - SPI
Part I: Estimates
X No Fiscal Impact
Estimated Cash Receipts to:
NONE
Estimated Operating Expenditures from:
NONE
Estimated Capital Budget Impact:
NONE
The cash receipts and expenditure estimates on this page represent the most likely fiscal impact. Factors impacting the precision of these estimates,
and alternate ranges (if appropriate), are explained in Part II.
Check applicable boxes and follow corresponding instructions:
If fiscal impact is greater than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete entire fiscal note
form Parts I-V.
If fiscal impact is less than $50,000 per fiscal year in the current biennium or in subsequent biennia, complete this page only (Part I).
Capital budget impact, complete Part IV.
Requires new rule making, complete Part V.
Legislative Contact: Emily Poole Phone: 360-786-7106 Date: 01/10/2024
Agency Preparation: Tisha Kuhn Phone: 360 725-6424 Date: 01/15/2024
Agency Approval: TJ Kelly Phone: (360) 725-6301 Date: 01/15/2024
OFM Review: Brian Fechter Phone: (360) 688-4225 Date: 01/15/2024
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,960.00 Request # HB 2138-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 1 Bill # 2138 HB
Part II: Narrative Explanation
II. A - Brief Description Of What The Measure Does That Has Fiscal Impact
Significant provisions of the bill and any related workload or policy assumptions that have revenue or expenditure impact on the responding agency by
section number.
Section 1 (Amended)
Section 1(4): Language added requiring the State Parks and Recreation Commission to consider design elements that
support outdoor learning opportunities when developing capital projects for new or existing structures and facilities.
Section 1(5): Replaced “sixty-two” with “62”. Requires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to grant concessions or
leases in state parks and parkways upon such rentals, fees, or percentage of income or profits and for such terms, in no
event longer than eighty years, except for a lease associated with land or property described in RCW 79A.05.025(2)(b)
which may not exceed 62 years, and upon such conditions as shall be approved by the commission.
Section 1(5)(a): Replaced “twenty-year” with “20-year”. Requires a vote consistent with RCW 79A.05.025(2) for leases
exceeding a 20-year term, or the amendment or modification of these leases.
Section 2 (Amended)
Section 2(1)(d): Language added requiring the State Parks and Recreation Commission to coordinate with the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), school districts, outdoor education program providers, and grantees to assist
with coordinating outdoor education events in the parks.
Section 3 (New Section)
Section 3(1): Subject to the availability of amounts appropriated for this specific purpose, requires the State Parks and
Recreation Commission to conduct a survey of facilities within the state parks that might be used for outdoor educational
purposes.
Section 3(2): Requires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to assess the following:
(a) Current policies and use of state part retreat centers and environmental learning centers.
(b) The needs of OSPI, school districts, outdoor learning program providers, and tribes for outdoor learning facilities,
including state park retreat centers and environmental learning centers.
(c) Current conditions and necessary upgrades to state park retreat centers and environmental learning centers.
(d) The development of dedicated funding to support upgrades to state park retreat centers and environmental learning
centers.
(e) Best practices and considerations for the development, maintenance, and use of outdoor learning facilities.
Section 3(3): Requires the State Parks and Recreation Commission to submit a report on the outcomes of the completed
survey to the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2024.
Section 3(4): Allows for the State Parks and Recreation Commission to contract for all or a portion of the survey required in
this section.
II. B - Cash receipts Impact
Cash receipts impact of the legislation on the responding agency with the cash receipts provisions identified by section number and when appropriate, the
detail of the revenue sources. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the cash receipts impact is derived. Explanation
of how workload assumptions translate into estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
No cash receipts impact anticipated.
II. C - Expenditures
Outdoor learning/state parks SDF-School District Fiscal Note - SPI
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,960.00 Request # HB 2138-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 2 Bill # 2138 HB
Agency expenditures necessary to implement this legislation (or savings resulting from this legislation), with the provisions of the legislation that result in
the expenditures (or savings) identified by section number. Description of the factual basis of the assumptions and the method by which the expenditure
impact is derived. Explanation of how workload assumptions translate into cost estimates. Distinguished between one time and ongoing functions.
Section 2(1)(d) added language requiring the State Parks and Recreation Commission to coordinate with the Office of
Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), school districts, outdoor education program providers, and grantees to assist
with coordinating outdoor education events in the parks.
As proposed, this bill will assist in the relationship and coordination efforts for OSPI staff, school districts, and the State
Parks and Recreation Commission regarding outdoor education. This bill will not require or create additional work. No
fiscal impact to school districts is anticipated.
Part III: Expenditure Detail
III. A - Operating Budget Expenditures
NONE
III. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
III. C - Operating FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part I
and Part IIIA.
NONE
III. D - Expenditures By Program (optional)
NONE
Part IV: Capital Budget Impact
IV. A - Capital Budget Expenditures
NONE
IV. B - Expenditures by Object Or Purpose
NONE
IV. C - Capital Budget Breakout
Acquisition and construction costs not reflected elsewhere on the fiscal note and description of potential financing methods.
NONE
IV. D - Capital FTE Detail: FTEs listed by classification and corresponding annual compensation. Totals agree with total FTEs in Part IVB.
NONE
No capital budget impact anticipated.
Part V: New Rule Making Required
Provisions of the bill that require the agency to adopt new administrative rules or repeal/revise existing rules.
Outdoor learning/state parks SDF-School District Fiscal Note - SPI
Form FN (Rev 1/00) 189,960.00 Request # HB 2138-1
FNS063 Individual State Agency Fiscal Note 3 Bill # 2138 HB
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