HF 2214 (LSB 6571YH (2) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2214

BY  BODEN

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to fees applicable to veterans for camping or the use of rental facilities at state parks or recreation areas.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 455A.14, subsection 1, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
   1.  a.  Notwithstanding Except as provided in paragraph “b”, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the department is authorized to establish fees for camping and use of rental facilities and other special privileges at state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the department.
   b.  The department shall not require a veteran of the armed forces of the United States to pay a fee for camping or the use of rental facilities at state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the department. The department may request documentation of a veteran’s status for purposes of waiving any fees under this paragraph.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill relates to fees charged for camping or the use of rental facilities at state parks or recreation areas.
   The bill allows a veteran of the armed forces of the United States to camp or use rental facilities at state parks and recreation areas under the jurisdiction of the department of natural resources (department) without a paying a fee. The bill allows the department to request documentation of a veteran’s status for purposes of waiving any fees pursuant to the bill.