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A 7279

Relates to the development and posting of a senior trail guide

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ed Braunstein and 5 co-sponsors

The bill would create and publicly post a senior trail guide to provide older adults with accessible, safety-focused information about trails.

REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
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Bill Summary · A 7279

Summary of Assembly Bill A 7279 — Relates to the development and posting of a senior trail guide

Overview and Intent

  • Aims to facilitate the development and public posting of a senior trail guide. The bill appears designed to provide targeted information for older adults about trails, likely including accessibility and safety considerations, with the guide to be made publicly available.
  • Reflects a focus on cultural affairs, tourism, parks, and recreation, suggesting coordination across relevant state agencies to produce and distribute the guide.

Key Provisions (as indicated by summary actions)

  • The bill would authorize or require the development of a senior trail guide and its posting to a public medium (e.g., government websites or other postings). Specific content requirements, formats, and posting venues are not detailed in the summary provided.
  • Administrative alignment with state agencies responsible for cultural affairs, tourism, and parks and recreation to develop and disseminate the guide.
  • Details such as funding, timelines, and enforcement mechanisms are not specified in the available summary; the text of the bill would provide exact provisions.

Who is Affected

  • State agencies: Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation (as indicated by the committee referral and related actions).
  • Seniors and the general public: Beneficiaries of an accessible, informative trail guide.
  • Organizations serving older adults and outdoor recreation groups may interact with or rely on the guide for program planning and outreach.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: March 21, 2025
  • Initial Committee Referral: Referred to Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development (March 21, 2025)
  • Consideration: Reported (March 25, 2025)
  • Advanced: Advanced to Third Reading CAL.81 (March 27, 2025)
  • Assembly Action: Passed the Assembly (April 1, 2025)
  • Engagement with Senate: Delivered to Senate and referred to the Committee on Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation (April 1, 2025)
  • Related companion and prior-session bills exist in the Senate (e.g., S 1466, S 7765, S 6208, S 254) for cross-reference and potential parallel consideration.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Ron Kim
  • Cosponsors: Maritza Davila, Marianne Buttenschon, Edward Braunstein, Yudelka Tapia, Jen Lunsford

Related Bills

  • Senate companions or related measures: S 1466 (companion), S 254, S 6208, S 7765 (prior-session references)

Potential Impact and Considerations

  • Public accessibility: Expected to provide seniors with clearer, more accessible information about trail options, amenities, and safety.
  • Resource implications: Implementation would involve coordination across agencies and potential costs for content development, design, and posting; exact funding and timelines are not specified here.
  • Accessibility and inclusivity: The guide could improve outdoor recreation participation among older adults, potentially informing trail planning and accessibility improvements.
  • Next steps: If the Senate advances the measure, it would proceed through committee review and potentially floor consideration, depending on Senate schedules and amendments.

Note: This summary reflects the information provided in the bill’s actions and status. The full bill text would clarify specific duties, funding, content requirements, and implementation details.

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

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