Summary:

 House Bill 161 (HB 161) provides one day-use pass for unlimited entry into state parks or recreation areas and one camping pass for unlimited use of
camping areas operated by the State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to veterans residing in the state..


 

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 161 (HB 161) amends Section 16-2-7.1 NMSA 1978 to provide one day-use pass for unlimited entry into state parks or recreation areas and one camping pass for unlimited use of camping areas operated by the State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to veterans residing in the state. It defines veteran to include military reserve forces, national guard, US Public Health Service commissioned corps or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) commissioned officer corps. It limits veteran to mean those who served in the capacity of a commissioned officer while on active duty in defense of the US and not be separated from the military under circumstances amounting to dishonorable discharge.

 

Current Law:

 
Section 16-2-7.1 NMSA 1978 allows free one-day passes and one camping pass to veterans who are fifty-percent or more disabled.