This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new section, 41-511.26, to title 41, chapter 3, article 1.1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new law would require the Arizona State Parks Board (ASPB) to issue a lifetime veteran's pass at no charge to Arizona residents who have lived in the state for at least twelve months and can provide satisfactory evidence of their veteran status. This insertion aims to enhance access to state parks for veterans.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the lifetime veteran's pass would grant park entrance for life to all state parks in Arizona, allowing the veteran and all passengers in their vehicle to enter at sites that charge per vehicle, or the veteran and up to three additional people at sites that charge per person. This provision expands the benefits currently available to veterans, who previously received discounts rather than free access.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-511.26