Connecticut 2019 Regular Session

Connecticut House Bill HB05993

Introduced
1/24/19  

Caption

An Act Exempting Senior Citizens From The Motor Vehicle Registration Fee Associated With The Passport To The State Parks Program.

Impact

If passed, HB 05993 would amend existing statutes regarding motor vehicle registration fees, establishing a new exemption specifically for senior citizens. This could potentially lead to increased visitation rates in state parks from this demographic, contributing to both the physical well-being of seniors and an increase in revenue generated from park usage through other means, such as entrance fees or facility rentals. The elimination of this fee is also in line with broader efforts to make state parks more accessible to individuals of varying economic backgrounds.

Summary

House Bill 05993 is proposed legislation aimed at providing financial relief to senior citizens by exempting them from the motor vehicle registration fee specifically associated with the Passport to the State Parks program. The intention behind this bill is to encourage greater access to state parks for older residents, facilitating their participation in outdoor activities and promoting healthy living. By alleviating the cost burden of vehicle registration fees, this bill seeks to support the recreational interests of seniors in the state.

Contention

While the bill generally has favorable intentions, potential points of contention may arise regarding the fiscal implications of exempting senior citizens from this particular fee. Questions could be raised about how the financial shortfall resulting from this exemption would be addressed and whether it could lead to higher fees or cuts in services for other park users. Additionally, there may be discussions on the eligibility criteria for seniors, given that differing income levels among this group may result in varying degrees of sensitivity to fee waivers.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

CT SB00130

An Act Exempting Senior Citizens From The Passport To The Parks Fee.

CT SB00131

An Act Exempting Veterans From The Passport To The State Parks Fee.

CT SB00373

An Act Concerning Parks Included In The Passport To The Parks Program.

CT SB00044

An Act Concerning The Cost Of Motor Vehicle Registration.

CT SB00129

An Act Limiting The Passport To The Parks Fee To One Car Owned By Any Individual.

CT SB00183

An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Department Of Motor Vehicles And Concerning Low-speed Vehicles, The Towing Of Occupied Vehicles, School Buses, Electric Commercial Vehicles, The Passenger Registration Of Pick-up Trucks And Removable Windshield Placards For Persons Who Are Blind And Persons With Disabilities.

CT SB00186

An Act Establishing Weight Tolerance Exemptions For Electric Commercial Vehicles And Concerning The Registration Of Certain Pick-up Trucks.

CT SB00428

An Act Concerning Business Registrations Filed With The Secretary Of The State.

CT SB00450

An Act Phasing In The Exemption Of Motor Vehicles From Property Tax And Increases In The Uniform Property Assessment Rate.

CT HB05295

An Act Concerning A Study Of The Needs Of Senior Citizens.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.