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CA AB2975

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Water, Parks, and Wildlife

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into community access agreements with qualified nonprofit public benefit corporations and Native American tribes to provide interpretive services and visitor services at state parks for underserved populations until January 1, 2028.

  • Defines "underserved park users" as populations facing barriers to park access due to geographic location, socioeconomic status, language barriers, disabilities, immigration status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other factors determined by the director.

  • Permits eligible entities to offer free or reduced-cost park access and activities such as hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and cultural programs that connect underserved communities to natural, cultural, and historic resources.

  • Allows the department to provide department personnel services and space for eligible entities' equipment and programs within state park units at its discretion.

  • Requires the department to submit a report to the Legislature by December 31, 2027, detailing participating parks, public benefits, revenues, expenditures, and overall benefits from community access agreements, with the provision expiring January 1, 2028.

Legislative Description

Department of Parks and Recreation: community access agreements: interpretive services and visitor services.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

8/11/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/14/2022
Natural Resources and Water6/1/2022
Rules5/24/2022
Appropriations4/26/2022
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/31/2022

Full Bill Text

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