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ID H0093

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2021

Primary Sponsor

Resources and Conservation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires nonresident camping fees to be substantially double resident fees at no fewer than 5 state parks by January 1, 2022, and nonresident entry fees to be substantially double resident entry fees at no fewer than 5 state parks by the same date.

  • Authorizes the park and recreation board to increase fees for nonresidents beyond fee caps established in the Idaho administrative code and allows increases in other fees for nonresidents if permitted by law and preexisting contractual obligations.

  • Maintains existing fee waivers for disabled veterans rated at 100% or higher disability and reductions of up to 50% for senior citizens with federal "golden age passports" or equivalent state park passes.

  • Allows the board to discount fees to generate additional revenue and use up to 15% of the recreational vehicle fund annually for administrative costs, with unused funds returned to the state treasurer.

  • Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain fees.

PARKS AND RECREATION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2021 Session Law Chapter 92 Effective: 03/19/2021

3/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Resources and Environment2/18/2021
Resources and Conservation2/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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