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Ski Hill Resources for Economic Development Act

9/16/2025, 11:13 PM

Summary of Bill S 472

Bill 119 s 472, also known as the Ski Area Fee Retention Act, aims to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, which would allow ski areas to retain a portion of the fees they collect for use in maintaining and improving their facilities.

The bill also includes provisions for the allocation of funds from the Ski Area Fee Retention Account, specifying that a certain percentage of the fees collected must be used for specific purposes such as infrastructure improvements, environmental conservation efforts, and safety enhancements.

Additionally, the bill outlines reporting requirements for ski areas that participate in the Ski Area Fee Retention program, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of the retained fees. Overall, the Ski Area Fee Retention Act seeks to support the ski industry by providing ski areas with additional resources to enhance their facilities and services, while also promoting responsible stewardship of public lands and natural resources.

Current Status of Bill S 472

Bill S 472 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 472 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025.  Bill S 472's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. as of September 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 472

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 472

Primary Policy Focus

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 472

A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996 to provide for the establishment of a Ski Area Fee Retention Account, and for other purposes.

Comments

Hallie Hughes profile image

Hallie Hughes

483

2 months ago

I think this new bill is gonna be a game changer for our community! It's about time we see some real progress happening around here. I can't wait to see how this is gonna help us all out in the long run. Do you think this is gonna make a big difference for everyone?

Sylvia Cameron profile image

Sylvia Cameron

482

2 months ago

This bill is a total joke. It's just another way for the government to waste our tax dollars on something that won't benefit anyone. I can't believe they are even considering passing this. It's ridiculous.