Senate committee hears bill to waive extra park pass fees for veterans; sponsor estimates modest cost
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SB190 would waive an additional $25 on the $50 state annual park pass for veterans and service members; sponsor said veterans already pay $25, the bill would remove the extra 50% fee, and estimated the fiscal impact at a little over $11,000.
Senator Wicks presented SB190, which would expand fee relief for Georgia service members and veterans by waiving the remaining portion of the state's annual state‑park pass. He said veterans currently receive a 50% discount and the bill would waive the additional 50%, reducing the typical $50 annual pass by another $25 for eligible veterans and families.
Committee members asked what the waiver covers. Senator Ginn asked whether it includes cabins, campsite fees or just entrance passes; Senator Wicks said, "Right now, it just applies to the entrance fee." The chair clarified the annual pass is $50 and veterans currently pay $25; Wicks estimated the fiscal note at "about a little over $11,000." Committee members noted active‑duty service members already receive certain on‑post privileges and that the bill would not extend those.
No vote occurred. The bill was presented for consideration as the committee moved through a heavy agenda of bills to be circled for the calendar.