This bill grants free entry to Colorado state parks for enrolled members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, exempting them from paying an entrance fee.
Key Provisions:
Applies exclusively to enrolled members of these two federally recognized Ute tribes.
Covers all Colorado state parks—tribal members would not have to pay the standard entrance fee.
No impact on other park fees—this exemption applies only to entrance fees, meaning camping, fishing, and other activity fees may still apply.
Potential Justifications:
Recognizes the historical and cultural connections between the Ute tribes and the land.
Promotes tribal access to natural and ancestral lands.
Aligns with broader efforts for tribal sovereignty and recognition within state policies.
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Summary
The bill allows enrolled members of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe
and enrolled members of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe to enter state parks without having to pay an entrance fee.
