CPRS District X Legislative Update

CPRS Legislative Action Center

2008 Legislative Priorities
1) Oppose efforts that erode funding for vital community services that impact Californian’s access to parks, open space, after school programming, senior services, special use facilities that promote physical activity, protect natural resources, and strengthen safety and security  

2) Support legislation that promotes access to joint use of schools; parks and open space; development of streets and trails that encourage physical activity and healthy living 

3) Parks & Recreation as an Element of Local & State Infrastructure a) Pass implementation language to fund park and recreation projects/programs as outlined that discourage use of legislative or budgetary earmarks as a manner of allocating funds i)       Proposition 1 C (Emergency Housing Bonds) ii)     Proposition 84 (Water, coastal protection, parks bonds) iii)   Proposition 1 D (School bonds, joint use) b)     Work towards fair and equitable allocation of bond funds to all communities pursuant to either block grant formulas (per capita) or through existing competitive grant programs)      Encourage policies, practices, and allocation of bond funds to areas of the state with the greatest identified need or deficiencies in park land and programming.

Members are encouraged to participate in our legislative activities. Send an email to Janet Albritton, janet@cprs.org, to be added to our legislative distribution list.

Click on the links below to download the conference call schedule, legislative update and  the CPRS Watch List:

Conference Call Schedule

CPRS Legislative Update

CPRS Legislative Priorities

CPRS Watch List

Analysis and Action AB1496

California State Parks Revised Budget

CPRS LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

CPRS seeks public policy conditions that are favorable for your professional success and for the advancement of parks and recreation services to all Californians.

Through the CPRS Legislative Committee, we constantly work towards these goals:

• Member concerns are heard by legislators in the creation of relevant public policies that affect parks and recreation
• Members are informed of proposed public policies of substantial importance to the profession

The 2007 Legislative Committee Chair is Terry Jewell, District Administrator, Sunrise Recreation & Park District, 7801 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights, CA 95610, 916/725-1585. Terry can be reached at tjewell@sunriserecreationpark.org.

The Legislative Committee is responsible for establishing annual legislative priorities, taking position(s) on proposed legislation, testifying at legislative hearings, communicating to members about CPRS legislative activities, and tracking bills based upon our legislative priorities. In addition to acting as a “committee of the whole,” the Legislative Committee is further divided into two task teams whose responsibilities include:

1. Increasing Legislator Awareness about the mission of parks and recreation by communicating CPRS’ position on bills deemed important by the committee and developing opportunities for members to interact with legislators (either at the home district or while in Sacramento).
2. Increasing Member Knowledge of the political process and the most effective methods to communicate with legislators.

Members are encouraged to join the Legislative Committee at any time. If you are interested in joining, contact either Terry Jewell, Legislative Committee Chair at tjewell@sunriserecreationpark.org or Jane H. Adams, CPRS Executive Director, jane@cprs.org or 916/665-2777.

Members of the CPRS Legislative Committee are available to meet with you, your district or section, to explain the status of current legislation as well as review all the resources currently available to you.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE’S GOALS: 

For every CPRS District and Section to define and include a statement in the by-laws that
specifically recognizes a designated position or role on the Legislative Committee.

For every CPRS District and Section to consider earmarking money ($250 - $300) for travel and incidentals for the Legislative Representative to go to Sacramento 1-2 times during the year.

For every CPRS District and Section to consider making an annual pledge to the Candidate Action Committee.

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

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