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NJ S2591

NJ S2591
Provides free admission to State parks, forests, and beaches for certain veterans and military personnel.


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Introduced
09/26/2016
In Committee
09/26/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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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