West Virginia 2021 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate

SB 586 — Providing WV veterans discounts on fees and charges at state parks

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    Introduced
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

30 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 586 now focuses on developing a comprehensive incentive plan for West Virginia veterans instead of simply mandating a 50 percent reduction in fees. This change allows for a broader range of discounts and incentives at state parks and forests for veterans, promoting more extensive use of these facilities. Additionally, the bill outlines the process for creating this plan and specifies the definition of a veteran, ensuring clarity about who qualifies for these benefits. This matters because it offers more flexibility and potential benefits for veterans, encouraging them to enjoy the state's natural resources.

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Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Introduced Senate Bill 586 By Senators Baldwin, Stollings, Caputo, Lindsay, Ihlenfeld, Jeffries, and Romano [Introduced March 5, 2021;
Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature regular session Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 586 By Senators Baldwin, Stollings, Caputo, Lindsay, Ihlenfeld, Jeffries, and Romano [Originating in the Committee on Military;
referred to the Committee on Military;
reported on March 18, 2021]     A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new section, designated §20-5-23, relating to the development of an incentive plan for West Virginia veterans which includes reductions and discounts in fees and charges at state parks.
and then to the Committee on 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.
 §20-5-23.  Discounts for West Virginia Veterans.
 §20-5-23.  Development of comprehensive incentive plan 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.
(a) The director, in consultation with the Department of Tourism and the Department of Veterans’ Assistance, shall develop a comprehensive plan for the development of, and support for, a program which encourages the use of state parks and forests by veterans of this state.
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The plan may include, without being limited to, reduced or discounted rates on charges and fees for campground rental fees, lodging, and visitor passes.
The purpose of this bill is to provide a 50 percent reduction in fees and charges relating to state parks for West Virginia veterans.
(b) For purposes of this section, “veteran” means any West Virginia resident who has served as an active member of the armed forces of the United States, the National Guard, or a reserve component as described in 38 U.S.C.
Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added.
36 §101.
Notwithstanding any provision in this code to the contrary, a veteran must be honorably discharged or under honorable conditions as described in 38 U.S.C.
§101.
(c) No later than March 12, 2022, the director shall submit to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Delegates a written report detailing the program developed pursuant to subsection (a) of this section.
(d) The director shall promulgate rules, including emergency rules, if necessary, to the Legislature in accordance with §29A-3-1 et seq.
of this code.
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Action History

  1. To House Finance

  2. To Finance

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Ordered to House

  5. Passed Senate (Roll No. 177)

  6. Read 3rd time

  7. On 3rd reading

  8. Read 2nd time

  9. On 2nd reading

  10. Read 1st time

  11. On 1st reading

  12. 2nd reference dispensed

  13. Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance

  14. To Military

  15. Introduced in Senate

  16. To Military then Finance

  17. Filed for introduction

Sponsors

  • Baldwin · Primary
  • Stollings · Cosponsor
  • Caputo · Cosponsor
  • Lindsay · Cosponsor
  • Ihlenfeld · Cosponsor
  • Jeffries · Cosponsor
  • Romano · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Baldwin

Co-sponsors (6)

  • Stollings
  • Caputo
  • Lindsay
  • Ihlenfeld
  • Jeffries
  • Romano

Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 586?
SB 586 is sponsored by Baldwin, Stollings, Caputo, Lindsay, Ihlenfeld, Jeffries, and Romano.
What is the current status of SB 586?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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