2013 House Bill 4297 / Public Act 81

Give free state park admission to disabled veterans

Introduced in the House

Feb. 20, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To waive state park and campground admission fees for disabled veterans, or ones who were prisoners of war. Specifically, the bill grants these veterans the vehicle registration “recreation passport” without the $11 charge.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

April 24, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 2, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

May 7, 2013

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To clarify procedures to be used to calculate the foregone revenue, which the bill would require to be paid to the parks from general fund tax revenues.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 2 (details)

To waive state park and campground admission fees for disabled veterans, or ones who were prisoners of war, or who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Specifically, the bill grants these veterans the vehicle registration “recreation passport” without the $11 charge. The foregone revenue would have to be paid to the parks from general fund tax revenues.

Received in the Senate

May 8, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

May 22, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 19, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To waive state park and campground admission fees for disabled veterans, or ones who were prisoners of war, or who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Specifically, the bill grants these veterans the vehicle registration “recreation passport” without the $11 charge. The foregone revenue would have to be paid to the parks from general fund tax revenues.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 27, 2013