Senate panel limits how much local governments can charge kids to use public fields
SB420 would cap municipal fees for youth players under 18 at $25 per month or $10 for up to three consecutive play days; proponents called the bill an equity measure and opponents said user fees fund park maintenance and would be harmed.
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The Senate Local Government Committee approved SB420 on Feb. 28 after debate about municipal user fees and contract protections. The measure would prohibit a local government from charging a youth under 18 more than $25 per month or $10 for three consecutive play days to use a sports field; swimming pools and ice rinks are excluded.
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