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Introduced
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Passed
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would recognize the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities for the health, wellness, development, inspiration, and safety of all Californians and would declare the month of July 2025 as “Parks Make Life Better!®” Month.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes the multifaceted importance of parks and recreational programs in California, highlighting their role in promoting community health, social cohesion, and personal development. The resolution acknowledges that parks provide critical benefits including eliminating social and economic barriers, supporting physical and mental wellness, fostering community connections, providing learning opportunities, and serving as safe spaces for gathering and healing. The California Park & Recreation Society's "Parks Make Life Better!®" public awareness campaign is specifically referenced, and the resolution formally declares July 2025 as "Parks Make Life Better!®" Month to celebrate the diverse ways parks contribute to community well-being. By emphasizing parks' abilities to support physical fitness, mental health, cultural understanding, and environmental stewardship, the resolution underscores the significance of accessible public spaces for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. The measure also directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to distribute copies of the resolution, symbolically spreading awareness of parks' crucial role in creating vibrant, inclusive communities.
Sponsors (73)
Anamarie Avila Farias (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Leticia Castillo (R),
Damon Connolly (D),
Laurie Davies (R),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Diane Dixon (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Stan Ellis (R),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
James Gallagher (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Jeff Gonzalez (R),
Mark González (D),
Heather Hadwick (R),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Josh Hoover (R),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Alex Lee (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Alexandra Macedo (R),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Joe Patterson (R),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
David Tangipa (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 97, Statutes of 2025. (on 06/25/2025)
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