I'd be curious to these state reps opinions that dozens, possibly even hundreds of high schools and colleges have added field turf over the last 10 years. My son played D3 college football and in 4 years, I think they played games on grass only a couple of times. The ROI on field turf is incredible. Also interesting that Dr. Kremcheck would comment on the expense of field turf??? He's been around long enough to know that one of the main reasons high schools and colleges are adding it is the savings in maintenance. Field turf does not need mowed, it's painted once. Think about... SOMEBODY at your local high school painted lines on the football field probably 6-7-8 times minimim during the season? If you school has soccer, same thing. They are mowing the fields the same number of times you mow your grass all year. It pays for itself, it looks nicer.
Heck, how many injuries are caused by holes in grass fields or bumps or just poorly graded facilities?