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AB 2346 — Outdoor recreation: Outdoors for All Program.
Last action — In committee: Held under submission.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, which consists of various departments, including the Department of Parks and Recreation. Existing law requires the Director of Parks and Recreation to establish the Outdoor Equity Grants Program to increase the ability of underserved and at-risk populations to participate in outdoor environmental educational experiences at state parks and other public lands where outdoor environmental education programs take place. This bill would establish in the Natural Resources Agency the Outdoors for All Program to support access to natural or cultural resources for at-risk youth, outdoor environmental educational experiences for underserved and at-risk populations, and equitable access to parks and outdoor spaces for all Californians. This program would encompass the existing Outdoor Equity Grants Program and Youth Community Access Program, as well as the Californians Outside Program, established by this bill, to provide grants to an eligible entity, as defined, for projects that provide transportation to outdoor spaces, outdoor-related recreation, outdoor physical activity programming, outdoor education, natural resources workforce development, and communications related to water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and other outdoor pursuits. The bill would establish the Outdoor Access for All Fund in the State Treasury, to be administered by the agency. The bill would require moneys in the fund to be expended, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purposes of implementing the Outdoors for All Program, including administrative costs, to support the Californians Outside Program and, after the exhaustion of any moneys appropriated by the Legislature, the Outdoor Equity Grants Program.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/19/22 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 19, 2022
- Amended 03/17/22 - Amended Assembly pdf March 17, 2022
- Introduced 02/16/22 - Introduced pdf February 16, 2022
- AB2346 View text html
Action History
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In committee: Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 14. Noes 0.) (April 26). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Re-referred to Com. on W.,P., & W.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W.,P., & W. Read second time and amended.
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Re-referred to Com. on W.,P., & W.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W.,P., & W. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Com. on W.,P., & W.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Jesse Gabriel · Primary
- Robert Garcia · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Gabriel, Jesse Democratic
Co-sponsors (1)
- Garcia, Robert Democratic
Not signed on (120)
120 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 120 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Democratic | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Salas | — | Yea |
| Friedman | — | Yea |
| Nazarian | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Villapudua | — | Yea |
| Bigelow | — | Not Voting |
| Cristina Garcia | — | Yea |
| Bennett, Steve | Democratic | Yea |
| Kalra, Ash | Democratic | Yea |
| Muratsuchi, Al | Democratic | Yea |
| Nguyen, Stephanie | Democratic | Yea |
| Rubio, Blanca E. | Democratic | Yea |
| Ward, Christopher M. | Democratic | Yea |
| Dahle, Megan | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2346 do?
- Existing law establishes the Natural Resources Agency, which consists of various departments, including the Department of Parks and Recreation. Existing law requires the Director of Parks and Recreation to establish the Outdoor Equity Grants Program to increase the ability of underserved and at-risk populations to participate in outdoor environmental educational experiences at state parks and other public lands where outdoor environmental education programs take place. This bill would establish in the Natural Resources Agency the Outdoors for All Program to support access to natural or cultural resources for at-risk youth, outdoor environmental educational experiences for underserved and at-risk populations, and equitable access to parks and outdoor spaces for all Californians. This program would encompass the existing Outdoor Equity Grants Program and Youth Community Access Program, as well as the Californians Outside Program, established by this bill, to provide grants to an eligible entity, as defined, for projects that provide transportation to outdoor spaces, outdoor-related recreation, outdoor physical activity programming, outdoor education, natural resources workforce development, and communications related to water, parks, climate, coastal protection, and other outdoor pursuits. The bill would establish the Outdoor Access for All Fund in the State Treasury, to be administered by the agency. The bill would require moneys in the fund to be expended, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purposes of implementing the Outdoors for All Program, including administrative costs, to support the Californians Outside Program and, after the exhaustion of any moneys appropriated by the Legislature, the Outdoor Equity Grants Program.
- Who sponsors AB 2346?
- AB 2346 is sponsored by Gabriel, Jesse (Democratic) and Garcia, Robert (Democratic).
- What is the current status of AB 2346?
- This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 2346?
- Track AB 2346 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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