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HB1265Introduced in the House

Natural resource entrance fees.

IntroducedHouse Natural Resources

Introduced by Tim Yocum, District 42

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Natural resource entrance fees. Allows counties to adopt an ordinance to impose a surcharge of not more than $2 in addition to the fees charged by the department of natural resources (department) for entry into state parks and state recreation areas. Requires the department to collect the surcharge and to report and pay the surcharge to each county treasurer. Provides that the revenue collected is to be used for purposes related to first responders and infrastructure improvements. Provides that the surcharge may not be imposed on a person who holds an annual pass.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

January 6, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Authored by Representative Yocum

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

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