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Introduced
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, vehicles entering state parks are required to display an annual or daily admission receipt, for which the Department of Natural Resources charges a fee. Under current law, DNR may waive these admission fees under certain circumstances. This bill requires DNR to waive any daily fee for admission to a state park on April 22 of each year in commemoration of Earth Day and its founder, Gaylord Nelson. 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 (DNR) to waive daily state park admission fees on April 22nd each year, which is Earth Day, in honor of the day's founder, Gaylord Nelson. Currently, vehicles entering state parks must typically pay an annual or daily admission fee, but this legislation specifically mandates that on Earth Day, these fees will be completely eliminated, including any associated issuing fees. By waiving the admission charges, the bill aims to encourage public participation and appreciation of state parks on this environmentally significant day, making park access free for all visitors on April 22nd as a way to commemorate Earth Day and promote environmental awareness.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (47)
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Jill Billings (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage (on 05/20/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb265 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB265.pdf |
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