AB 2707: Department of Parks and Recreation.

California · Assembly · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified February 24, 2026

What AB 2707 does, verified February 24, 2026

<p>The bill proposes to amend the Public Resources Code to make nonsubstantive changes in the provision that establishes the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department of Parks and Recreation is a state agency responsible for managing and maintaining state parks. The proposed amendment aims to clarify the department's structure and administration, but does not make any significant changes to its functions or operations.</p>

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Last action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23. (2026-02-21)Alert me

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Asm. Josh LowenthalAuthor · California State Assembly

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Feb. 21, 2026	From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
Feb. 20, 2026	Read first time. To print.

Latest bill textIntroduced version, February 20, 2026 · 212 words

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Assembly Bill

No. 2707

Introduced by Assembly Member Lowenthal

February 20, 2026

An act to amend Section 501 of the Public Resources Code, relating to state parks.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST

AB 2707, as introduced, Lowenthal. Department of Parks and Recreation.

Existing law establishes the Department of Parks and Recreation in the Natural Resources Agency, and specifies that the department shall be conducted under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Parks and Recreation.

This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in that provision.

Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:

SECTION 1.

Section 501 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:

501.

There is in the Natural Resources ~~Agency,~~ Agency the Department of Parks and Recreation. The department shall be conducted under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Parks and Recreation. The director shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the Governor and shall receive an annual salary as provided in Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The appointment of the director shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate.

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