State parks and state beaches: Accessibility Advisory Committee.
- Establishes an Accessibility Advisory Committee to improve state parks and beaches for people with disabilities.
- Requires the Parks and Recreation Director to consult with accessibility experts on improvement recommendations.
- Authorizes reimbursement of committee members' necessary expenses but provides no direct compensation.
Assembly Member Bennett's proposal to establish an Accessibility Advisory Committee within the Department of Parks and Recreation creates a formal mechanism for addressing accessibility needs across California's state parks and beaches.
The committee would consist of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the director's designees, and appointed members with demonstrated experience in public accessibility requirements. Operating in an advisory capacity, the committee would develop recommendations for improving access to state parks and beaches for individuals with disabilities. While the director must consult with and consider the committee's recommendations, the legislation provides discretion in implementing specific proposals. Committee members would serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred during their service.
The measure builds upon existing state park system management by introducing dedicated oversight of accessibility considerations. Currently, the Department of Parks and Recreation administers the state's parks, public campgrounds, monuments, and historical sites without a formal advisory body focused on accessibility needs. The proposed committee would provide ongoing expert guidance while maintaining the director's authority over implementation decisions.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Steve BennettD Assembly Member | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Diane PapanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Jeff GonzalezR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Establishes an Accessibility Advisory Committee to improve state parks and beaches for people with disabilities.
- Requires the Parks and Recreation Director to consult with accessibility experts on improvement recommendations.
- Authorizes reimbursement of committee members' necessary expenses but provides no direct compensation.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Bennett's proposal to establish an Accessibility Advisory Committee within the Department of Parks and Recreation creates a formal mechanism for addressing accessibility needs across California's state parks and beaches.
The committee would consist of the Director of Parks and Recreation, the director's designees, and appointed members with demonstrated experience in public accessibility requirements. Operating in an advisory capacity, the committee would develop recommendations for improving access to state parks and beaches for individuals with disabilities. While the director must consult with and consider the committee's recommendations, the legislation provides discretion in implementing specific proposals. Committee members would serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred during their service.
The measure builds upon existing state park system management by introducing dedicated oversight of accessibility considerations. Currently, the Department of Parks and Recreation administers the state's parks, public campgrounds, monuments, and historical sites without a formal advisory body focused on accessibility needs. The proposed committee would provide ongoing expert guidance while maintaining the director's authority over implementation decisions.
Latest Voting History
Steve BennettD Assembly Member | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Diane PapanD Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Jeff GonzalezR Assembly Member | Committee Member | Not Contacted |