State parks: parks passes: libraries.
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Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Passed
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to California State Parks by allowing the Department of Parks and Recreation to partner with the California State Library and local library systems to distribute park passes. It establishes a policy to ensure equitable access to the parks, particularly for children, and addresses financial barriers that may limit access for some residents. The bill seeks to broaden public access to the state park system through these collaborations.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to partner with the California State Library and local library systems.
- Allows the department to provide park passes to children in grades 4 or equivalent.
- Declares the state’s policy to ensure equitable and inclusive access to the state park system.
- Addresses financial barriers to park access.
- Establishes a new section (5011.3) in the Public Resources Code.
Who is affected
- California Residents
- Children in grades 4 and equivalent
- California State Library
- Local Library Systems
- Department of Parks and Recreation
Notable changes
- Expands access to state parks through library partnerships.
- Creates a new provision focused on equitable access.
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