| This bill permits counties to impose a local option real |
| estate transfer tax for the purpose of purchasing or improving |
| public lands within the county. The tax may not exceed 5% of the |
| state real estate transfer tax and may be imposed only if it is |
| approved by the voters of the county. Revenues from the local |
| option tax may be spent for purchasing or improving public lands |
| in the county subject to recommendations of a county land |
| conservation board. |