House Bill 309 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 58-3-112, to change the agency responsible for designating a free access day for veterans in state parks from the division of parks and recreation to the bureau of parks and conservation. The bill specifies that this bureau must designate at least one day per year during which all veterans can access and use state parks, including campgrounds and golf courses, free of charge.

The previous language allowed for the designation of "one (1) day per year" but did not specify a minimum requirement, whereas the new language mandates that at least one day must be designated. This change aims to ensure that veterans have guaranteed access to state parks without charge at least once a year. The act will take effect upon becoming law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 58-3-112