WEST virginia legislature

2021 regular session

Introduced

House Bill 3171

By Delegates Young, Thompson, Barach, Griffith, Diserio, and Boggs

[Introduced March 15, 2021; Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Homeland Security then Finance]

A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §20-5-23, relating to providing West Virginia Veterans a 50 percent reduction in fees and charges at state parks.

Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia:

ARTICLE 5. PARKS AND RECREATION.

 §20-5-23.  Discounts for West Virginia Veterans.

The director shall provide to West Virginia citizens who are also honorably discharged veterans, as determined by applicable rules, a 50 percent reduction in all fees and charges including, but not limited to, campground rental fees, lodging, and visitor passes.

NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to provide a 50 percent reduction in fees and charges relating to state parks for West Virginia veterans.

Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.