SB0249

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 3 and Title 58, relative to state park discounts for veterans.

Introduced·1/22/25

Tennessee SB0249 amends state park discount policies to provide veterans with Tennessee residency and service-connected disabilities with additional.

Tennessee SB0249 amends state park discount policies to offer veterans who are Tennessee residents with service-connected disabilities additional discounts. The bill mandates that the commissioner offer discounts for activities, retail purchases, camping, and lodging at state parks to veterans at the same rates as those offered to state employees. Additionally, veterans with a 100% permanent total disability, as determined by the veterans' administration, receive a year-round discount of at least 50% for camping and overnight cabin lodging fees.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee

9 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 20

1:00 PM

Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing

Feb 26, 2025

11:30 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

History

Apr 20

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026

Apr 14

Senate

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026