If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to the Arizona State Parks Board by introducing new provisions that exempt certain veterans and members of the National Guard from admission fees at state parks. Specifically, it would insert language that states a veteran or member of the United States Military, National Guard, or reserve unit is exempt from these fees, which would also extend to all passengers in the same vehicle or up to three additional people for sites that charge per person. To qualify for this exemption, the individual must present appropriate identification, such as a military ID, a driver’s license with a veteran designation, or a Veterans Administration identification card.

Additionally, the bill would make minor technical changes to existing language regarding the collection of fees and the acceptance of alternative payment methods. It would replace the phrase "for the purpose of accepting" with "to accept" in the context of payment methods, while maintaining the current provisions regarding the deduction of fees charged by payment processing companies. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accessibility to state parks for veterans and service members while streamlining the fee collection process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-511.05
House Engrossed Version: 41-511.05