If enacted, this bill would amend Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-511.05 to exempt veterans from admission fees at all state parks. The current law allows the Arizona State Parks Board to levy and collect fees for park usage, but the new language would introduce a specific exemption for veterans, stating that they, along with all passengers in their vehicle or up to three additional individuals at sites that charge per person, would not be required to pay admission fees. To qualify for this exemption, veterans must present their military identification card.

Additionally, the bill makes minor technical changes to existing language regarding the collection of fees and the acceptance of alternative payment methods. It retains the current provisions requiring volunteers who interact with children or vulnerable adults to undergo background checks while updating the phrasing for clarity. Overall, the bill aims to enhance benefits for veterans while maintaining the operational framework of the Arizona State Parks Board.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-511.05