By Howard Fischer
Capitol Media Services

PHOENIX -- The decision by lawmakers last month to take funds from the parks system means some will be shuttered later this year, the director of the agency said Thursday.

The only question that remains, said Renee Bahl, is which ones.

Bahl said the system, which already gets no direct taxpayer dollars, is being crippled because of the legislative action to take away a chunk of the funds they get from other sources. That includes not only the fees paid by those who go to the parks but also special funds raised like assessments on registration of boats and off-road vehicles.