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Ways and Means votes 12-0 to recommend ITL on bill to change state park fee rules

Ways and Means · April 7, 2026
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Summary

The Ways and Means committee recommended ITL (Inexpedient to Legislate) on SB 511, a proposal to alter state park fee discounts for residents, after members and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources said the department already has rate-setting authority and cautioned against changes outside budget season.

The Ways and Means committee voted 12-0 to recommend ITL on SB 511, a bill that would change how the state sets discount fees for residents at New Hampshire state parks. Representative Breyer moved the ITL recommendation in executive session and Representative Elmi seconded the motion.

Committee members said the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources already has authority under statute and agency rules to set differentiated fees with fiscal-committee approval. "We do have the ability in our rules right…

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