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IN HB1204

IN HB1204
Natural resource entrance fees.

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Introduced
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
02/03/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Natural resource entrance fees. Allows counties that meet certain criteria to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $1 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into certain state parks and recreation areas. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on an annual state park pass holder. Requires the department to collect and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the surcharge collected is to be used for certain purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows counties that meet specific criteria, such as having significant state or federal land ownership or a reservoir, to impose a surcharge of up to $1 on entrance fees for state parks and recreation areas located within their borders. This surcharge, which is an additional fee on top of the existing entrance fees, will not apply to individuals holding an annual state park pass. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be responsible for collecting these surcharges and then paying them to the respective county treasurers. The collected funds are intended to help counties address increased costs associated with state park visitation, including public safety and infrastructure improvements like water quality initiatives, which are considered beneficial for the health and welfare of the public.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Senator Schmitt added as cosponsor (on 02/16/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1204/details
Fiscal Note #1: Senate Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/fiscal-notes/HB1204.05.COMS.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/HB1204.05.COMS.pdf
Senate Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/committee-reports/HB1204.04.ENGH.CRS001.pdf
Vote Sheet February 09, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/votesheets/HB1204.04.ENGH.00.pdf
Senate Natural Resources Amendment #2 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/committee-amendments/amendments/HB1204.04.ENGH.AMS02.pdf
Fiscal Note #2: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/fiscal-notes/HB1204.04.ENGH.FN002.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/HB1204.04.ENGH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Engrossed https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/fiscal-notes/HB1204.04.ENGH.FN001.pdf
House Amendment #1 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/amendments/HB1204.03.COMH.AMH001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/HB1204.03.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/fiscal-notes/HB1204.03.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/committee-reports/HB1204.02.COMH.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 22, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/votesheets/HB1204.02.COMH.02.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/HB1204.02.COMH.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: House Comm Sub https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/fiscal-notes/HB1204.02.COMH.FN001.pdf
House Committee Report https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/committee-reports/HB1204.01.INTR.CRH001.pdf
Vote Sheet January 14, 2026 https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/votesheets/HB1204.01.INTR.03.pdf
Fiscal Note #1: Introduced https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/fiscal-notes/HB1204.01.INTR.FN001.pdf
BillText https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2026/house/bills/HB1204/HB1204.01.INTR.pdf
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