Distribution of Revenues Among State Park Endowment and Operation Funds

HB 4126 redirects 50% of revenues from oil and gas leases under the Ohio River to the State Park Operational Fund from the State Park Endowment Fund.

ISSUES: Land & Wildlife

CWV Position: No Position

Position Statement:

HB 4126 primarily addresses internal funding distribution and administrative matters related to state park endowments, without clear or direct impacts on conservation outcomes, environmental protections, or resource management policy.

Status: Introduced January 14, 2026; referred to the Committee on Finance. Passed House on 2/26/26; introduced to Senate and referred to Finance Committee on 2/27/26. Passed Senate on 3/9/26; Senate requests House to concur. Passed House on 3/10/26; approved by Governor on 3/14/26.