News & Events

April 11, 2023

California Assembly Bill 1212 (AB-1212) Position Statement by CAMTB

Status: Died in Committee UPDATE: JUNE 1, 2023: Unfortunately, this exciting and important bill, the California Scenic Bikeways and Trails Act, did not move forwards out of committee. Officially, AB1212 went to the Assembly Appropriations Committee (where the fiscal impact of the bill is considered) in May 2023 and was “held under submission” – which is essentially the “maybe” list […]

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March 27, 2023

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

Status: Died in Committee Unfortunately, this important bill died in committee, as the saying goes. Officially it went to the Assembly Appropriations Committee in May 2023 and was “held under submission”. CAMTB is working toward the reintroduction of a similar bill next season. California AB-411, introduced by Assembly Member Bennett (A38, Ventura Co.), establishes a competitive grant program and fund to […]

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March 27, 2023

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 eligible nonprofits to secure long-term access agreements with CA State Parks, and for CA State Parks to provide free/reduced access fees as […]

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March 14, 2023

CAMTB Advocacy Report & Coalition Action Plan for California Forests located in U.S. Forest Service, Region 5

In June 2022, the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) commissioned an advocacy report and accompanying work plan for engaging the staff and leadership of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Region 5 lands located in California. To commence the project CAMTB’s Legislative and Governmental Affairs Advisor, Bill Keene, conducted one-on-one interviews with representatives from its trail partner community who have direct […]

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On the 2023 Legislative Trail
February 13, 2023

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. Our top priority this year is to work with our member organizations, advocacy partners, and legislative advisors to support legislation that a) […]

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Partner Spotlight: SRAM
February 13, 2023

Partner Spotlight: SRAM

2023 is off to the races and here at CAMTB, we are mobilizing the coalition for the next legislative session. The draft California state budget is out, and new legislation is being introduced each day. Before we drop in, we’d like to introduce you to SRAM, one of our newest industry partners.  Last year, as a way of expressing its […]

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January 20, 2023

Announcing our 2023 Ambassador Team

Please join us in welcoming our first CAMTB Teen Ambassador Cohort! Over the past CAMTB has been working in partnership with NorCal Interscholastic Cycling League and the SoCal League, as well as members of our trail stewardship community to craft a new program aimed at engaging the generation of leaders in trail and cycling advocacy. Now we’re ready to announce our first cohort of […]

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CAMTB Pro-Rec Candidates Win Key Seats
November 17, 2022

CAMTB Pro-Rec Candidates Win Key Seats

2022 Election Recap The 2022 election results are nearly all in. See updates below regarding our candidate endorsements. CAMTB’s 2022 Voter Guide endorsed a slate of pro-recreation candidates at the local and state levels that prioritized access, resource protection, and personal health by way of outdoor recreation. Thanks to your support, nearly all of the endorsed candidates won their races, […]

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2022 November Voter Guide
October 12, 2022

2022 November Voter Guide

CAMTB is excited to share our 2022 California midterm election endorsements! These range from local positions to state Assembly and Senate positions. We support these candidates for their particular stance on and commitment to outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship in California. We are also linking to guides provided by other organizations. Marin & Sonoma Counties State Assembly (AD-12): Damon Connolly. […]

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