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SB 55: State parks: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.
What SB 55 does, verified December 7, 2025
The bill aims to provide a park pass for free use of all state park facilities to eligible gold star family members. A gold star family member is defined as the spouse, child, or parent of a veteran who has been awarded certain honors, such as the Congressional Medal of Honor. To receive the pass, the gold star family member must present proof of their relationship to the veteran and their eligibility for the pass. The pass will grant access to all facilities in the state park system, including boat launching facilities.
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Last action: August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2025-08-29)Alert me
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| Aug. 29, 2025 | August 29 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file. |
| Aug. 20, 2025 | August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 16, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 8. Noes 0.) (July 15). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 17, 2025 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on M. & V.A. with recommendation: To consent calendar. (Ayes 10. Noes 0.) (June 17). Re-referred to Com. on M. & V.A. |
Latest bill textAmended version, March 26, 2025 · 363 words
| Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 |
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 55
| Introduced by Senator Umberg (Principal coauthor: Assembly Member Alanis) |
January 07, 2025 |
An act to add Section 5011.4 to the Public Resources Code, relating to state parks.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 55, as amended, Umberg. State parks: free day use pass: facilities pass: Gold Star Family members.
Existing law requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to issue a park pass for free use of all park facilities in the state park system to a veteran of war in which the United States has been, or may be, engaged, who is a resident of this state, who presents to the department proof of a disability, proof of being held captive as a prisoner of war, or proof of being a recipient of a Congressional Medal of Honor, and proof of an honorable discharge from service.
This bill would require an eligible Gold Star Family member, as defined, upon presentation of proof to the department, to be issued a pass for free day use of any unit of the state park system that is operated by the state. use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1.
Section 5011.4 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:5011.4.
(a) For purposes of this section, “eligible Gold Star Family member” means a person who meets both of the following requirements:(1) The person is a resident of the state.
(2) The person is eligible to receive a gold star lapel button pursuant to Section 1126 of Title 10 of the United States Code.
(b) An eligible Gold Star Family member, upon presentation of proof to the department, shall be issued a pass entitling the bearer to free day use of any unit of the state park system that is operated by the state. to the use of all facilities, including boat launching facilities, in units of the state park system.
(c) The department shall adopt regulations, as necessary, for purposes of implementing this section.
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