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- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
- Referred to veterans, homeland security and military affairs
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Relates to allowing veterans to fish for free in state parks
In Assembly Committee · Tourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development · Sponsor Aileen Gunther
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S961
Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to allowing veterans to fish for free in state parks
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow veterans to fish for free in state parks.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill amends the parks, recreation and historic preservation law by adding a new section 13.14 which shall allow veterans of the armed forces of the United States to fish for free at all state parks under the jurisdiction of the office or other state agency.
Justification
Veterans have served our country and their compensation for service has been minimal. This bill would offset the financial obligations of sportsmanship, and provide a benefit for their service to our country.
Prior legislative history
2005-2006: A.6961/S.5260 - Passed Senate 2005/Referred to Committees in both houses in 2006 2007-2008: A.448/S.221- Referred to Committee 2009/2010: Senate & Assembly Referred to Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation 2011/2012: S.2345 Referred to Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation 2013/2014: S.1036 Referred to Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation
Fiscal implications
There is a minimal loss of revenue.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall have become a law, with provisions.
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