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AB-2578 • 2026

Outdoor recreation: outdoor economy: strategic initiatives: support organizations.

Outdoor recreation: outdoor economy: strategic initiatives: support organizations.

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Sponsor
Rogers
Last action
Official status
Assembly - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official text mentions implementing 'certain objectives' but does not list what they are specifically in this summary.

Support for Outdoor Recreation Groups

This law allows the Natural Resources Agency to work with a special organization to plan statewide outdoor recreation projects.

What This Bill Does

  • Allows the Natural Resources Agency to sign an agreement with a public recreation access and outdoor economy support organization.
  • Requires the agency and the organization to create a yearly list of strategic initiatives that are statewide priorities after signing the agreement.
  • Lets certain people, including the Director of Parks and Recreation, join the group's board without voting rights.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Natural Resources Agency
  • Public recreation access and outdoor economy support organizations

Terms To Know

Ex officio, nonvoting member
A person who sits on a board because of their job title but cannot vote.
Statewide agreement
An official contract that covers the entire state instead of just one area.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The text does not say how much money will be used for these projects.
  • It is unclear which specific outdoor activities or locations will get help first.
  • The exact date when this law starts working has not been set yet.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Assembly - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Outdoor recreation: outdoor economy: strategic initiatives: support organizations.