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CA AB2614

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/18/2018

Primary Sponsor

Wendy Carrillo

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Natural Resources Agency to develop and implement a community access program that provides safe and equitable access to natural or cultural resources, especially for low-income and disadvantaged communities.

  • Community access programs may include transportation, physical activity programming, resource interpretation services, multilingual translation, natural science education, workforce development, and communication about water, parks, and climate.

  • Authorizes the Natural Resources Agency to develop a grant program for innovative transportation projects that provide disadvantaged and low-income youth with access to outdoor experiences.

  • Grant program priority shall be given to nonprofit organizations, local agencies, and state agencies covering transportation costs from schools and other locations to provide outdoor experiences for disadvantaged and low-income youth.

  • Directs the agency to work with all Natural Resources Agency departments to ensure community access is prioritized within relevant programs that make public lands accessible.

Legislative Description

Outdoor experiences: community access program: grant program.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/18/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/2/2018
Natural Resources and Water6/13/2018
Rules6/4/2018
Appropriations4/10/2018
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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