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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session |
House: FMAE DPA 6-0-0-1 |
HB 2165: veterans; state park fees; exemption
Sponsor: Representative Diaz, LD 19
House Engrossed
Exempts veterans and members of the U.S. Military, the National Guard and reserve units from admission fees at all Arizona state parks.
History
Laws 1957, Chapter 99 established the Arizona State Parks Board (ASPB) for the purpose of preserving, establishing and maintaining areas of natural features, scenic beauty, historical interest, and zoos and botanical gardens for the public.
As of November 2025, ASPB oversees 30 parks and natural areas open to the public. ASPB is comprised of the Commissioner of the State Land Department and six other members appointed by the Governor (JLBC)(A.R.S. § 41-511).
Current ASPB administrative rules outline the following park fee discounts for veterans who present applicable military identification:
1) 50% discount off a regular day-use entrance fee for Active Duty, National Guard or Reserve members of the U.S. military and up to three accompanied adults;
2) 50% discount off a regular day-use entrance fee for Arizona residents who are retired U.S. Military or Service-Disabled veterans and up to three accompanied adults; and
3) 100% discount off a regular day-use entrance fee for Arizona residents who are 100% Service Disabled and up to three accompanied adults (12 A.A.C. 8-Exhibit A).
Provisions
1. Exempts veterans and members of the U.S. Military, the National Guard and reserve units from admission fees for all Arizona state parks. (Sec. 1)
2. Specifies the fee exemption also applies to all passengers in the same personal vehicle as the veteran for sites that charge per vehicle. (Sec. 1)
3. Specifies the fee exemption also applies to up to three people with the veteran for sites that charge per person. (Sec. 1)
4. Requires veterans to present any of the following forms of identification to be exempt from state park admission fees:
a. a military identification card;
b. a driver license with veterans designation; or
c. a Veterans Administration identification card. (Sec. 1)
5. Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)
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9. Initials GG/AW HB 2165
10. 3/5/2026 Page 0 House Engrossed
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