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SB 287

California Trails Conservancy Program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse Arreguín

SB 287 creates a California Trails Conservancy Program to fund and coordinate statewide hiking trail protection, development, and maintenance through a new governance framework.

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Bill Summary · SB 287

Legislative bill overview

SB 287 establishes the California Trails Conservancy Program, which would create a structured framework for protecting, developing, and maintaining hiking and recreational trails across the state. The bill appears to authorize funding mechanisms and governance structures to support trail conservation as a public resource.

Why is this important

California's trail system serves millions of residents annually for recreation, fitness, and outdoor access, but many trails face degradation from overuse, inadequate maintenance funding, and competing land uses. A dedicated conservancy program could provide sustainable funding and coordination across fragmented local and regional trail networks that currently lack unified management.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and fiscal impact: The bill's cost to the state budget and whether it relies on new taxes, general fund allocations, or public-private partnerships remains unclear from available information
  • Land access and property rights: Trail expansion may require easements or access agreements with private landowners, raising questions about property rights and compensation
  • Implementation complexity: Coordinating between state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits could create bureaucratic challenges and unclear accountability for maintenance and liability

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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