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 introduced in the bill creates a provision under section 27.01 (9) (b) of the statutes, which explicitly states that the DNR shall waive any daily admission fee, including any issuing fee, on Earth Day. This change aims to promote awareness and appreciation for the environment by encouraging public access to state parks on this significant day.