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NJ S2591
NJ S2591Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.
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Introduced
09/26/2016
09/26/2016
In Committee
09/26/2016
09/26/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would amend current law to provide free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel. Specifically, the bill would provide free admission to veterans who are residents of the State, and to any person who is in active military service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States, including the reserves, who is a State resident or stationed in New Jersey, regardless of their residency status. Current law already provides free admission to State residents who are active members of the National Guard, totally disabled, or 62 or more years of age.
AI Summary
This bill would amend current law to provide free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel. Specifically, it would provide free admission to veterans who are residents of the State, and to any person who is in active military service, including the reserves, who is a State resident or stationed in New Jersey, regardless of their residency status. The bill also removes the requirement to charge a facilities fee to veterans' organizations using State parks or forests for events.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 09/26/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2591_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2591_I1.PDF |
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