Legislative & Government Affairs

The latest policy and legislation impacting bike-friendly trails in California.

California Mountain Biking Coalition was launched, in part, to provide leadership in lobbying the state and federal legislature on relevant bills and budget actions, as well as proactively sponsoring legislation that impacts access to public lands and natural resource conservation. We support legislation that protects natural resources and acknowledges humankind’s place in the world.


  • California Assembly Bill 411 (AB-0411) Position Statement by CAMTB

    California AB-411, introduced by Assembly Member Bennett (A38, Ventura Co.), establishes a competitive grant program and fund to underwrite new nonmotorized recreational trail creation, improvement, enhancement, and restoration projects. To underscore the demand for such projects in California,… Read More


  • California Assembly Bill 1150 (AB-1150) Position Statement by CAMTB

    California AB-1150 aims to make it easier for qualifying nonprofit community organizations to provide interpretive and visitor services in CA State Parks to underserved communities. The current permitting process is costly, time-consuming, and unnecessarily prohibitive. AB-1150 will allow… Read More


  • On the 2023 Legislative Trail

    On the 2023 Legislative Trail

    The legislative season is underway in Sacramento! CAMTB’s Legislative & Government Affairs team is monitoring the progress of the 2023-2024 CA State Budget, as well as the release of new bills as the deadline to introduce legislation approaches…. Read More