State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.

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 adds a new section to the Public Resources Code that lets any California resident who qualifies for a Gold Star lapel button receive a complimentary pass for all state park facilities, including boat launches. It expands the existing veteran‑only park‑pass program to include these family members, giving them the same free access. The change aims to honor families who have lost a loved one in military service.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3660.) (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 · May 4, 2026
• Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing
  Military and Veterans Affairs · Apr 20, 2026
• Military and Veterans Affairs
  Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee · Apr 20, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Mar 24, 2026

History

1. May 14, 2026May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
2. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
3. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
4. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
5. Apr 21, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 4. Noes 0. Page 3956.) (April 20). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 3660.) (March 24). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
7. Mar 11, 2026Set for hearing March 24.
8. Feb 11, 2026Referred to Coms. on N.R. & W. and M. & V.A.
9. Jan 16, 2026From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 15.
10. Jan 15, 2026Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Seyarto · sponsor

Bill text

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