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ST. GEORGE — In terms of paying for emergency services near Washington County's state and national parks, the bulk of the rescue missions are paid for by local residents in the form of property taxes.
With the passing of recent legislation, that cost could ultimately be paid by the tourists visiting Zion National Park and other Southern Utah state parks.
In March, HB392 made its way through the Utah Legislature's 2023 session.
Sponsored by Washington County Rep. Joseph Elison, the Rural County Health Care Facilities Tax bill provides counties with a national park and two or more state parks within their boundaries the option to vote for a sales tax within that county to cover certain medical-related expenses.
