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AB 385

Regional park property: County of San Bernardino: Glen Helen Regional Park.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by James Ramos

AB 385 allows San Bernardino County to exchange or sell Glen Helen Regional Park property without additional legislative approval, streamlining park management while reducing legislative oversight.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 259, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · AB 385

Legislative bill overview

AB 385 authorizes the County of San Bernardino to enter into a land exchange or sale agreement regarding Glen Helen Regional Park property. The bill, now law, allows the county flexibility in managing park assets through potential property transactions that would otherwise require specific legislative approval.

Why is this important

Glen Helen Regional Park is a significant recreational facility in San Bernardino County serving the local community. This authorization streamlines the county's ability to manage, develop, or monetize park property without returning to the legislature for each transaction, though it also potentially reduces legislative oversight of public land decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Public land disposition: Concerns about whether county officials might prioritize revenue generation over public recreational access and park preservation
  • Environmental review: Questions about whether environmental impacts of property exchanges/sales receive adequate public scrutiny outside the legislative process
  • Community input: Uncertainty about local stakeholder notification and participation requirements in property transaction decisions

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

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