Free state park admission for veterans.
HB 1556 requires the Department of Natural Resources to provide free admission to all state parks for veterans who present valid identification proving their service. This bill directly affects eligible veterans by eliminating park entry fees, making state parks more accessible to them. The key provision is the mandatory free access for veterans with proper ID, shifting the cost from the veteran to the state park system. It does not alter existing fee structures for non-veterans or specify funding mechanisms. The bill is currently under review by the Natural Resources Committee.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Jan 21, 2025
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Beau Baird
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