Today, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to pass the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act. It now heads to the desk of President Joe Biden to sign into law. The bipartisan legislation includes much-needed provisions to expand equitable and inclusive access to the outdoors for veterans, youth, families, and communities across the country. The House passed a version of […]
The California Mountain Biking Coalition is keen to share our 2024 California November General Election voter guide and election endorsements. We support these candidates for their stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. We are also endorsing regional measures and statewide propositions that align with our advocacy pillars. To learn more about our criteria for […]
Senate Bill 620: Low Impact Camping (SB-620), sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore, Mike McGuire, and Assm. Damon Connolly aims to expand responsible camping opportunities in California, while also creating a new funding stream for non-motorized trails. Note: Assm Connolly also sponsored another piece of bike and trail-friendly legislation this season, ACR-152: California Mountain Biking Month, which he co-authored with […]
Fate of $10 Billion Climate Bond Put to California Voters this November In late June SB 867: Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024 reached a major milestone, as it passed both legislative houses and the Governor’s Office. This was thanks in part to the outreach conducted by CAMTB and 150+ supporting nonprofit […]
Now that we’re halfway through the year, we want to take a few moments to catch you up on all that CAMTB and its advocacy community have up to these past six months. It’s been a wild, fun, and impactful ride with many firsts for the coalition. We also want to thank you all for the support and encouragement you’ve […]
The CAMTB advocacy team has been busy in Sacramento all year throughout the legislative session, working on behalf of California’s mountain bikers. The California Legislature is on summer recess until August 4th. The legislative session ends August 31 and the Governor has until September 30, 2014, to sign or veto all passed bills. We’ve already seen two big wins with […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California Mountain Biking Month California Mountain Biking Coalition celebrates passing of joint-resolution in the CA State Assembly and Senate, which declares June 2024 as “California Mountain Biking Month”. ACR 152 is Bipartisan, Bicameral, and Bicycle! Sacramento, CA (June 20, 2024) – The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) is thrilled to announce the passing of Assembly […]
Special Post: CAMTB Blog Takeover by Outdoor Alliance (updated: April 9, 2024) This week, we welcome CAMTB advocacy partner, Outdoor Alliance to share some exciting news about the EXPLORE Act. See below for more info. Big News! the U.S. House passed the EXPLORE Act, a first-of-its-kind bipartisan package of outdoor recreation policy. If you have two minutes, please send a […]
CAMTB is pleased to announce its 2024 State Legislative Agenda. 2024 marks the fourth year our coalition of mountain bikers and trail stewards is taking collective legislative action for bikes, trails, and public lands. This year’s legislative priorities center around four themes: Over the spring and summer months, CAMTB’s Legislative & Government Affairs Team and coalition members will be tracking […]
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE California Mountain Biking Month California Mountain Biking Coalition Celebrates Introduction of Resolution Declaring June 2024 as “California Mountain Biking Month” Sacramento, CA (March 8, 2024) – The California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) is thrilled to announce the recent introduction of Assembly Concurrent Resolution 152 by Assembly Member Connolly and Senator Jones, a bill CAMTB drafted […]