HB 328 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Parks, Natural Areas Preservation - As introduced, requires that veterans who are Tennessee residents be offered the same discounts at state parks at the same rates and with the same frequency as discounts offered to state employees at state parks. - Amends TCA Title 11, Chapter 3 and Title 58.

HB 328 requires Tennessee state parks to offer veterans who are Tennessee residents the same discounts for activities, camping, lodging, and retail purchases as those provided to state employees. It specifically mandates a year-round 50% discount on camping and cabin fees for veterans with a 100% service-connected disability (verified by the VA), subject to availability and reservations made within 30 days. Veterans must provide proof of residency and VA disability status to qualify for the 50% discount, while standard veteran discounts require only proof of veteran status and residency. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies to all state parks managed under Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 11, Chapter 3.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2025 Last action Apr 9, 2025
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Committee
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Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
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Mar 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee
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Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
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Mar 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on cal. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee for 3/11/2025
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Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 3/5/2025
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Feb 3, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
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Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
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Jan 27, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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William Slater
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