SB 511-FN (2026): relative to state park fee discounts for state residents.
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SB 511-FN (2026)
relative to state park fee discounts for state residents.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Ways and Means
- Senate committee: Ways and Means
- Subject: Environment - Conservation
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 7–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1032s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1032s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 12, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 12, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the House Ways and Means committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 23, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 7 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee held a work session on April 6, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 6, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Sen. Daniel Innis (R - SD7)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Ways and Means, SH 122-123
- January 29, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- March 12, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- March 23, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- April 6, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- April 6, 2026, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Ways and Means, GP 159
- April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- January 29, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- March 12, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1032s — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Ways and Means
- January 21, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:45 am
- January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/29/2026
- March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1032s, 03/12/2026; Vote 7-0; CC
- March 12, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1032s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1032s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Ways and Means
- March 23, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/23/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- April 6, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 04/06/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- April 6, 2026: Executive Session: 04/06/2026 10:45 am GP 159
- April 6, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- April 23, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/23/2026
Laws It Would Change
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