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Equitable Access

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Kids in parks
AB 401 — State parks: park entrance fees: waivers: 4th grade children by Assemblymembers Mathis and Garcia

Would expand California State Park Adventure Pass by granting free day-use access to every state park for 4th graders and their families. Currently the program allows 4th graders and their families to access 19 state parks.  

Held in Appropriations. Dead for 2023.
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Camping
AB 618 — State parks: reservations: discounts by Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan

Would make the California State Park camping reservation system more equitable by requiring a credit be offered for reservations canceled within seven calendar days of reservation start date, and implement a lottery system for campsites at up to five of the most popular parks.  

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Outdoor Outreach
AB 1150 — Department of Parks and Recreation: community access agreements: interpretive services and visitor services by the Committee on Water, Parks and Wildlife

Would establish a community access pilot program for nonprofits that provide programs and services for communities with barriers to accessing state parks and beaches. 

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