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CT HB05188

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces subsection (d) of section 23-26 of the general statutes to expand free state park access.
  • Extends lifetime free passes for parking, admission, and boat access at Connecticut state parks, forests, and recreational facilities to all veterans, not just disabled veterans.
  • Changes the definition of qualifying veterans from "disabled veteran" under section 14-254 or federal law to veterans as defined in subsection (a) of section 27-103.
  • Exempts parks wholly managed by private concessionaires and special events from the free admission requirement.
  • Takes effect October 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

An Act Providing Free Admission To And Parking At State Parks For All Connecticut Veterans.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Environment

3/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Environment3/7/2013
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/10/2013

Full Bill Text

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