CA SB630

Authorizes the Director of General Services to waive approval requirements for Department of Parks and Recreation real property acquisitions and leases, and raises the exemption threshold for state real estate transactions from $150,000 to $750,000

Exempts Department of Parks and Recreation from State Public Works Board and Director of General Services approval for property acquisitions up to $1,000,000 until January 1, 2033, provided the acquisition is not for a new park unit and requires no capital improvements beyond existing resources

Requires the Department of Parks and Recreation (rather than Department of General Services) to conduct appraisals for lands proposed to be leased, with DGS review and approval unless waived

Mandates public notice to county boards of supervisors and a public meeting at least 30 days before closing escrow on qualifying acquisitions, with 10-day advance notice posted on the department's website

Requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to submit reports to the Legislature on January 1, 2028, 2030, and 2032 detailing acquisitions made under the streamlined authority, including transaction summaries, costs/savings, and duration