Outdoor public recreation spaces: equitable access.

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. Enacted

Summary

The bill creates a new program, run by the Natural Resources Agency, to identify and remove barriers that prevent disadvantaged and low‑income communities from using parks, trails, beaches and other natural areas. It requires regular reporting to the Legislature and periodic updates of a strategy that aligns with the state’s 30 % land‑conservation (30x30) goal. The measure aims to improve health, safety and inclusion for all Californians while protecting natural resources.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 77. Noes 1. Page 6612.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 26, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Jun 29, 2026
• Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee Hearing
  Water, Parks, and Wildlife · Jun 16, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026

History

1. May 26, 2026Referred to Coms. on W., P., & W. and NAT. RES.
2. May 19, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
3. May 18, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
4. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. May 12, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
7. May 11, 2026May 11 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
8. May 4, 2026Set for hearing May 11.
9. Apr 23, 2026Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
10. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3981.) (April 21).
11. Apr 10, 2026Set for hearing April 21.
12. Apr 8, 2026Re-referred to Com. on N.R. & W.

The 12 most recent of 17 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Gonzalez · sponsor

Bill text

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