State park system: admission: veterans and military personnel.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill changes California’s park‑access rules so that veterans who have a service‑connected disability of 50% or more, were prisoners of war, or received the Medal of Honor can use any state park facility for free, regardless of whether they served in a declared war. It also creates a discount pass that gives a 15% price reduction to any veteran, active‑duty, reserve, or National Guard member who shows proof of service. The changes aim to broaden benefits for military personnel and simplify eligibility.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A. · Mar 24, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 29, 2026
• Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
  Military and Veterans Affairs · Apr 14, 2026
• Military And Veterans Affairs
  Military And Veterans Affairs · Apr 14, 2026
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026In committee: Held under submission.
2. Apr 29, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
3. Apr 15, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To Consent Calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (April 14). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
4. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
5. Mar 24, 2026Coauthors revised.
6. Feb 23, 2026Referred to Coms. on W., P., & W. and M. & V.A.
7. Feb 5, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee March 7.
8. Feb 4, 2026Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Johnson · sponsor
• Alanis
• DeMaio
• Jeff Gonzalez
• Senator Seyarto

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