Indiana 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 65 — Free state park admission for veterans.

Last action — Senators Garten and Boehnlein added as coauthors

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Requires the department of natural resources (department) to admit veterans possessing: (1) a driver's license, permit, or identification card containing an indication of their veteran status; or (2) a distinctive license plate designed and issued to a veteran; to state parks, recreational areas, or day facilities under the control of the department without the veteran being charged an admission fee.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senators Garten and Boehnlein added as coauthors

  2. Senator Baldwin added as third author

  3. Senator Tomes added as second author

  4. First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

  5. Authored by Senator Sandlin

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (145)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 65 do?
Requires the department of natural resources (department) to admit veterans possessing: (1) a driver's license, permit, or identification card containing an indication of their veteran status; or (2) a distinctive license plate designed and issued to a veteran; to state parks, recreational areas, or day facilities under the control of the department without the veteran being charged an admission fee.
Who sponsors SB 65?
SB 65 is sponsored by Jack Sandlin, James Tomes (Republican), Scott Baldwin (Republican), Chris Garten (Republican), and Kevin Boehnlein.
What is the current status of SB 65?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track SB 65?
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