Assembly Bill 267 mandates that the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) waive the daily admission fees for state parks on April 22 each year, in honor of Earth Day and its founder, Gaylord Nelson. Currently, vehicles entering state parks must display an admission receipt for which a fee is charged, but the DNR has the discretion to waive these fees under certain circumstances. This bill specifically requires the DNR to implement a fee waiver on Earth Day.

The new legal language created by this bill is found in section 27.01 (9) (b) of the statutes, which states that the DNR shall waive any daily fee for admission to a state park, including any issuing fee, on April 22. This initiative aims to promote environmental awareness and encourage public participation in celebrating Earth Day.