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HB 5317

AN ACT LIMITING THE PASSPORT TO THE PARKS MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE TO ONE VEHICLE PER HOUSEHOLD.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mitch Bolinsky

Limits Connecticut's Passport to the Parks registration fee benefit to one vehicle per household instead of multiple vehicles, reducing program participation and state park funding.

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Bill Summary · HB 5317

Legislative bill overview

HB 5317 would restrict Connecticut's "Passport to the Parks" motor vehicle registration fee program to one vehicle per household, rather than allowing multiple vehicles in the same household to participate. This program typically offers discounted or free admission to state parks through special vehicle registration. The bill limits program benefits by capping participation at the household level instead of the individual vehicle level.

Why is this important

The change affects how many state park visits a household can subsidize through the registration fee program. For multi-vehicle households, this represents a reduction in program benefits they currently receive, potentially impacting recreational access equity based on household size and vehicle ownership. It also has revenue implications for state park funding and administrative simplicity considerations.

Potential points of contention

  • Fairness across household types: Multi-vehicle households (families with multiple drivers, trades people, etc.) would lose benefits under current program rules, raising questions about whether limiting by household is equitable
  • Park funding impact: Reducing participating vehicles lowers program revenue, potentially affecting state park budgets unless offset elsewhere
  • Definition and enforcement: "Per household" definitions can be complex to administer and verify (seasonal residents, adult children, etc.), creating compliance challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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