Key State Parks Legislation Advances. Climate Bond and e-Bike Legislation Now Slated For 2024 Session. The 2023 Legislative session wrapped up Friday, Sep. 15th. All legislation that cleared both the State Senate and Assembly have now moved on to the Governor’s desk for final consideration. Three pieces of legislation, which CAMTB has been advocating for this year have advanced, including: […]
Post Updated: Sep 11, 2023 Newsom Approves Sen. Dodd’s SB 668: State Park Operating Agreements Senate Bill 668 (Dodd), extends the ability of the CA State Parks (i.e. Dept. of Parks & Recreation) to enter into agreements with nonprofits for the purpose of operating and maintaining park facilities, improving parks, and reducing their overhead. Support State Park Partners! “California parks […]
70+ Park Supporters Work the Halls in Sacramento for CA State Parks Originally Published: May 23, 2023 by CA State Parks Foundation [More Info] On May 16, 2023, California State Parks Foundation hosted the 21st annual Park Advocacy Day. Nearly eighty park advocates, including members of CAMTB’s Legislative and Government Affairs Team, traveled to Sacramento to express their support for […]
California State Parks has quietly begun the process of updating the California Recreational Trails Plan. They began seeking public input through the first of a series of meetings last month. They’re asking the public to take a survey asking what you think of the goals of the Recreational Trails Plan (see slides below), and whether you have any recommended additions […]