WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

H 3544

General Assembly Members and Governmental Athletic Clubs and Gyms

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robert Williams

Summary of Bill H 3544: General Assembly Members and Governmental Athletic Clubs and Gyms Bill OverviewThis bill, H 3544, aims to provide free access to state-operated athletic clu

Referred to Committee on Judiciary
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · H 3544

Summary of Bill H 3544: General Assembly Members and Governmental Athletic Clubs and Gyms

Bill Overview

This bill, H 3544, aims to provide free access to state-operated athletic clubs and gyms for current members of the state's General Assembly. The bill was introduced on February 27, 2025 and has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Key Provisions

  • Grants all current members of the state's General Assembly the right to use any state-operated athletic club, gym, or fitness facility free of charge.
  • Requires state agencies that operate such facilities to provide free access and memberships to General Assembly members upon request.
  • Specifies that this access is limited to the member's term in the General Assembly and does not extend to family members or staff.
  • Directs state agencies to create a process for General Assembly members to obtain free access, including the issuance of special ID cards or passes.
  • Repeals and replaces a previous related bill, HD 3448, which had more limited provisions for General Assembly access.

Potential Impact

  • This bill would provide a new benefit to current members of the state's General Assembly, allowing them free access to use state-operated gyms, athletic clubs, and fitness facilities during their time in office.
  • It could incentivize greater physical fitness and health among lawmakers, but may also be seen as providing a perk that is not available to the general public.
  • The bill may have a small fiscal impact on state agencies that operate these facilities, as they would need to forgo membership fees for General Assembly members.
  • The repeal of the previous HD 3448 bill suggests the legislature is seeking to expand benefits for its own members compared to the more limited access granted under the prior legislation.

Overall, this bill, if passed, would grant current state legislators expanded access to recreational facilities funded by taxpayer dollars, potentially improving their health but also raising questions of equitable access and the appropriate use of public resources.

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

Sign in to ask a question.