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S06071Introduced in the Senate

Creates the "Pennies for Parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes fee of five cents on single use carryout bags; establishes the pennies for parks fund to hold funds received from the fee on single use carryout bags.

IntroducedSenate Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation

Introduced by Kevin Parker, District 21

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Creates the "Pennies for Parks" program providing funds for capital expenditures at state parks and historic sites; imposes fee of five cents on single use carryout bags; establishes the pennies for parks fund to hold funds received from the fee on single use carryout bags.

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REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

January 7, 2026

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  1. REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

  2. REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION

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