State parks: armed services: free access.
Summary
Existing law requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass for free use of all park facilities in the state park system to a veteran, as described, who presents to the department proof of a disability, proof of being held captive as a prisoner of war, or proof of being a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof of an honorable discharge from service. This bill would require the department to grant to a resident of this state who is a veteran or current active duty or reserve military personnel for the United States Armed Forces or the California National Guard free access to a unit of the state park system that is operated by the state and accessible with a vehicle day use annual pass, if proper proof of military service is provided, as specified.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2024
Last action May 16, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
6
May 16, 2024
Lower · Passed
In committee: Held under submission.
lower
May 8, 2024
Committee
In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
lower
Apr 24, 2024
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
lower
Apr 9, 2024
Lower · Passed
From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 9). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A.
lower
Mar 4, 2024
Committee
Referred to Coms. on W., P., & W. and M. & V.A.
lower
Feb 15, 2024
Lower · Passed
From printer. May be heard in committee March 16.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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