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CT HB05272

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2011

Primary Sponsor

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 23-26(d) of the general statutes to waive fees for lifetime passes at state parks, forests, and recreational facilities for residents who are veterans or members of the armed forces.

  • Expands the existing lifetime pass program, which previously covered only residents aged 65 or older, to also include veterans and active armed forces members without charging a fee.

  • Lifetime passes provide free parking, admission, and boat access parking at any state park, forest, or state recreational facility.

  • Commissioner is not required to issue passes for parks wholly managed by private concessionaires and may require payment for special events.

  • Effective from passage.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Waiver Of Fees At State Parks, Forests And Recreational Facilities For Veterans And Members Of The Armed Forces.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Environment

3/11/2011

Committee Referrals

Environment3/8/2011
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/13/2011

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