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Committee discusses expanding Liberty Pass exemptions to campsite and entry fees; bill reported to Finance
Summary
Committee members questioned how a bill expanding Liberty Pass exemptions would treat campsite fees and cabins, and discussed impacts for military families who commute to Fort Hamilton; the measure was reported to the Senate Finance Committee.
A bill discussed at the May 28 meeting of the New York State Senate Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs Committee would expand the Liberty Pass program’s coverage to additional park-related fees, including some campsite and entry charges, committee members said. The committee voted to report the bill to the Senate Finance Committee.
Why this matters: The Liberty Pass provides fee exemptions for eligible veterans, and expanding its coverage could reduce out-of-pocket costs for veterans and military families using state parks. Committee members pressed for clarity about which campsite and cabin fees would be exempt.
Committee discussion and…
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