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AB-616 • 2026

Department of Parks and Recreation: state parks: California State Library Parks Pass Program.

Department of Parks and Recreation: state parks: California State Library Parks Pass Program.

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The official status still shows this bill as active or still awaiting another formal step.

Sponsor
Caloza
Last action
Official status
Senate - Appropriations
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary mentions that money was appropriated by the Budget Act of 2024 to support this program, but the bill text itself states issuance is 'upon appropriation,' creating a slight ambiguity on whether new funding or existing funds are required for future years.

Free Annual Park Passes for the California State Library

This law allows the Department of Parks and Recreation to give free annual vehicle passes to the California State Library if lawmakers provide money.

What This Bill Does

  • Authorizes the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue annual vehicle day use passes at no cost to the California State Library.
  • Allows the department to decide how many passes to give based on its own judgment.
  • Makes this action possible only if the Legislature approves funding for it.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Parks and Recreation
  • The California State Library

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not take effect unless the Legislature provides money.
  • The Department of Parks and Recreation decides how many passes to issue, so the exact number is unknown.

Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Department of Parks and Recreation: state parks: California State Library Parks Pass Program.