Over the past decade, the California State Parks Foundation has championed policies to enhance and protect our state parks. In the 2024 legislative session, we continued this work by sponsoring and supporting key legislation, including AB 2440, which integrates state parks into California’s 30x30 conservation goals; SB 867, a bond measure funding climate-resilient park projects; and AB 1284, which fosters co-governance agreements with Indigenous communities. Additionally, we successfully advocated for restoring $6.75 million in funding for the California State Library Parks Pass Program, ensuring equitable access to over 200 state parks. You can see the full 2024 legislative priority bills and budget items below.
Want to see what we are working on this year? See our 2025-2026 legislative priorities and budget items here.
This bill will incorporate the Department of Parks and Recreation into the state’s goals to conserve 30% of lands and coastal waters by 2030. The bill will ensure equitable access to the outdoors for all and specify reporting requirements around the 30x30 goal.
