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WI SB19
Fee waivers for state park vehicle admission receipts to pupils with Every Kid Outdoors passes. (FE)
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, no person may operate a vehicle in any state park or in certain other recreational areas on state land unless the vehicle displays a vehicle admission receipt. This bill requires the Department of Natural Resources to waive the fee for an annual vehicle admission receipt issued to the parent or guardian of a child who possesses a valid Every Kid Outdoors pass issued by the U.S. National Park Service. Under current federal law, such a pass authorizes free admission to national parks for any 4th grader and his or her family. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources to waive the fee for an annual state park vehicle admission receipt for parents or guardians of children who have a valid Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) pass. The Every Kid Outdoors pass is a federal program that provides free national park admission to fourth-grade students and their families. Specifically, the bill creates a new provision that allows parents or guardians with a Wisconsin-registered vehicle to obtain a free annual vehicle admission receipt if their child possesses a current EKO pass. The waiver applies to all vehicles except motor buses and includes both the annual receipt fee and any associated issuing fees. This legislation aims to make state park access more accessible and affordable for families with fourth-grade children by aligning state park admission policies with the federal Every Kid Outdoors program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
André Jacque (R)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Brienne Brown (D),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Ron Tusler (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque (on 06/02/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb19 |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB19-SA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB19: Fiscal Estimate From DNR | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb19/sb19_dnr.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB19.pdf |
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