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VFW urges 25% state park discount and VHIC acceptance during SB 223 hearing
Summary
At a committee hearing on SB 223, a representative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urged a 25% discount for veterans at Ohio state parks and suggested adding the Veterans Health Identification Card (VHIC) to the bill’s list of acceptable ID; the bill’s sponsor said an amendment has already been drafted.
The Armed Services, Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee received proponent testimony on Senate Bill 223, which would direct the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to establish a discount program for veterans and service members at state parks.
David Rood, legislative chairman for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Ohio, told the committee a simple, easy‑to‑understand…
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