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HB 5789 - Establishes State Park Fees - Key Vote
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Legislation - Referred to Committee (Senate) - May 25, 2012
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) (81-29) - March 26, 2012 (Key vote)
Title: Establishes State Park Fees
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to establish fees for State Parks, effective on July 1st, 2012.
Highlights:
- Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to establish the following fees for State Parks (Sec. 5):
- An annual vehicle fee;
- A daily access fee for pedestrians and vehicle owners who have not currently paid an annual fee; and
- A fee for individuals who use the park but do not pay the annual vehicle fee or the daily access fee.
- Appropriates the revenue from the fees to one of the following funds (Sec. 5):
- The State Parks Fund; or
- The Wildlife and Fish Fund.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 16, 2012
Title: Establishes State Park Fees
