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House committee backs 15% state park fee discount for military families
Summary
House Bill 13 42, which would provide a 15% discount on state park activity fees for active-duty, retired and disabled military personnel and their immediate families, was reported as committed by the committee.
Representative Armenini explained House Bill 13 42 to the Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee, saying the bill would provide a 15% discount on state park activity fees for active-duty, retired and disabled military personnel and their immediate family.
"It provides a 15% discount on state park activity fees, charges for activity duty, retired and disabled military personnel, and their immediate family," Representative Armenini said.
The nut graf: Supporters described the measure as a modest expression of gratitude to service members and veterans. Representative Armenini called the bill "a very simple bill" and said it is one small way to give back to those who have served.
Committee chair and members expressed unanimous support in committee. Committee staff said the committee was voting to report the bill with a recommendation to re-refer. Representative lead (name recorded as Chair Lead) indicated Republicans were prepared to support the referral.
The committee reported HB 13 42 as committed with a recommendation to re-refer; the committee did not conduct a roll-call vote and noted unanimous consent among members. No amendments were recorded during committee consideration.
The bill will proceed to the next legislative stage as reported by the committee.
