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• They hosted a two-week chamber music concert series—again, free activities, indoor concerts, outdoor
• Family art-making activities, spoken word, and visual arts.
• Again, a free activity.
• year did more than 6,000 free activities.
• So community-based arts activities, we do see that number increasing.

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• I think tree planting is probably our most funded activity.
• We're going to go on to issue number two: outdoor access spending plan. Thank you. Great.
• We're going to go on to issue number two: outdoor access spending plan. Thank you. Thank you.
• I'm going to be discussing two items under the climate bond, which are outdoor access.
• I'll be discussing two items under the climate bond and the outdoor access spending plan.

Summary: The subcommittee heard presentations on the administration’s Proposition 4 spending plans for extreme heat mitigation and outdoor access, then took up SB 54 implementation, SB 707 textile producer responsibility, and recovery needs related to the Los Angeles fires at state parks. For the extreme heat chapter, agencies described funding for the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program, urban greening, urban forestry, fairground upgrades, and technical assistance for community-based climate programs. Witnesses emphasized that these are existing programs with strong demand, that technical assistance is important for reaching disadvantaged and tribal communities, and that the proposed funding would expand outreach and implementation capacity. Members asked for more detail on where funds have gone geographically, examples of successful projects, tree-planting totals, and how fairgrounds could better support fire staging and emergency preparedness. The LAO said the timing of the administration’s proposed funding generally made sense because the programs are already established, and no votes were taken. For outdoor access, State Parks, Fish and Wildlife, and Natural Resources described funding for new parks in underserved communities, deferred maintenance, state lands access, and several new or pending programs. State Parks said the park development program would fund roughly 48 projects and that deferred maintenance funding would address high-priority health, safety, and access needs. Fish and Wildlife said its lands program would improve visitor amenities and access on properties that often lack basic facilities. The Natural Resources Agency also outlined three newer outdoor-access proposals: expanding recreation in disadvantaged communities, enhancing natural resource values and trail access, and a nature/climate/education facilities grant program. The LAO distinguished between existing programs, which are ready to move forward, and the newer proposals, where the Legislature may want more input before funds are allocated. Members also raised concerns about park police vacancies, the need to track outcomes for accessibility investments, and whether Prop. 4 could help with wildfire-related recovery at state parks. CalRecycle then presented on SB 54, the plastics and packaging producer responsibility law, and members pressed hard on the delay in regulations. CalRecycle said it has held workshops, formed an advisory committee, selected the producer responsibility organization, and completed required baseline and covered-material reports, but needs more time to address complex comments and novel features such as source reduction and eco-modulated fees. Members expressed frustration that a statutory deadline was missed and asked for a concrete timeline; CalRecycle said it expects regulations in place by 2026, ahead of the PRO’s January 1, 2027 plan deadline. Finance said the Beverage Container Recycling Fund is currently healthy enough to support short-term loans for implementation. The committee also reviewed SB 707, the textile EPR law, which would create the nation’s first textile producer responsibility program; staff said the proposal would add positions and loan authority, and members noted the statutory deadlines for PRO approval, needs assessment, and later regulations. The hearing ended with discussion of the January Los Angeles fires’ damage to Topanga State Park and Will Rogers State Historic Park, where State Parks described extensive losses, emergency response work, and ongoing damage assessment. Members asked about FEMA eligibility, state funding sources, and community engagement in rebuilding, and the department said it is still assessing costs and will work with the public on reimagining the parks.

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• we can get people outside, and I think part of it is due to the new cool thing in schools is the outdoors
• And, uh, keeping people in the outdoors really is a great way to introduce ethics and things that I think
• Uh, you know, bass fishing is a tremendous outdoor activity, and yes, the outdoors is cool.
• Uh, you know, bass fishing is a tremendous outdoor activity, and yes, the outdoors is cool.
• Uh, you know, bass fishing is a tremendous outdoor activity, and yes, the outdoors is cool.

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Bills: SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, SB24, SB83, SB142, SB140, SB94, HB132, HB37, HB51, HB105, HB54, HB7, HB158, HB188, HB189, HB111, HB13, HB192, HB149

Keywords: body-worn camera, public records, law enforcement transparency, recording disclosure, civil rights, adult-size changing table, changing station, accessible restroom, public bathroom, public building, public entity, ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility, restroom renovation, new construction, grant program, state grant, local government facilities, historic property

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• It is the core activity of our division.
• We have a very active community with nine dark sky parks here.
• and the Vice President of Lamar Outdoor Advertising.
• I'm with Clear Channel Outdoor.
• They want that kind of outdoor lighting.

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• Outdoors is very high.
• Outdoors is very high.
• Outdoors is very high.
• Southern States and sell Outdoors it's Southern States and sell Outdoors it's not<00:25:46.840> as

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Summary: The committee met for its second Budget Review on Economic Development, Public Protection, Tourism, and Energy and first approved the minutes from the prior meeting. Members then heard a presentation from the Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Tourism on the 1% tourism marketing fund. Witnesses explained that the fund supports statewide tourism promotion, advertising, research, regional marketing, and matching grants to local tourism commissions, and that it cannot be used for capital construction. They reported that the General Assembly and governor increased appropriations in the 2024 session, adding $3 million in FY25 and $7 million in FY26, and set aside funding for the Kentucky Mountain Regional Recreation Authority, the National Quilt Museum, and the Southern Kentucky Tourism Initiative. Tourism officials emphasized that Kentucky tourism is a major economic driver, citing 2023 figures of $13.8 billion in economic impact, 79.3 million visitors, $9.7 billion in direct spending, more than 95,000 jobs supported, and nearly $1 billion in state and local tax revenue. They said the department now uses targeted digital and over-the-top advertising in selected domestic and international markets, with 62% of media placements digital and 80% of the budget spent out of state. Members asked about market selection, how the department measures return on investment, and what attracts visitors from places such as Dallas, Orlando, Toronto, and Washington, D.C.; officials said research shows a mix of family visits, outdoor recreation, and varied Kentucky offerings, and that 81% of overnight visitors are repeat visitors. They also discussed the potential impact of tariffs and trade tensions on bourbon-related tourism and international visitation, especially from Canada, and officials said they were monitoring the situation with U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA. The committee then heard from Kentucky State Parks officials on capital projects funded through HJR 76, HJR 56, and House Bill 6. They said they are providing quarterly project reports and have been meeting regularly with the Finance Cabinet’s engineering and contract staff. The presentation focused on campground utilities, broadband, and structural upgrades, including $40 million for campground improvements across the park system, with completed bathhouse renovations at Barren River and Nolin Lake and additional projects underway or in planning. Officials said the work is based on camper survey feedback, such as requests for better Wi-Fi, sewer and electric upgrades, frost-free spigots, and improved site layouts, and noted that the My Old Kentucky Home campground project is under construction and expected to be completed by spring 2026.

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• The goal of SB 364 is to speed up the process of granting permits for outdoor advertising signs and to
• Ron Beale, general counsel of the California State Outdoor Advertising Association.
• I serve as counsel for the California State Outdoor Advertising Association.
• SB 395 provides a vital opportunity to activate these spaces with new restaurants and nightlife.
• Steve Cruz, on behalf of the California State Outdoor Advertising Association.

Summary: The Committee on Governmental Organization heard several bills related to outdoor advertising, open meetings, and San Francisco economic development. SB 364 by Senator Strickland would speed up processing of outdoor advertising permits by allowing Caltrans to act on applications as freeway projects are completed in segments, and clarifies customary maintenance of signs. Supporters said the bill would reduce permit backlogs and help local governments and the billboard industry; there was no opposition. The committee passed SB 364 to Appropriations, with the roll left open for additional votes. SB 470 by Senator Laird would extend until January 1, 2030 the sunset on the alternative Bagley-Keene open meeting rules adopted in SB 544, allowing state boards and commissions to continue using remote participation under specified conditions. Supporters from the Little Hoover Commission and the State Council on Developmental Disabilities said the current law has increased public participation, saved money, and improved access for people with disabilities and caregivers. Opponents, including ACA of California Action, the California News Publishers Association, and media and transparency groups, argued the bill weakens in-person public access and accountability. The committee approved SB 470 to Appropriations, with some no votes and the roll held open. SB 395 by Senator Wiener would let San Francisco create a hospitality zone in Union Square/Yerba Buena with up to 20 additional non-transferable liquor licenses for restaurants to support downtown recovery. City and business representatives said the measure would help fill vacancies, attract restaurants, and boost foot traffic, while remaining temporary and geographically limited. The bill passed to Appropriations with broad support and no opposition. SB 783 by Senator Rubio would extend until January 1, 2029 the special outdoor advertising rules for signs in former redevelopment areas; supporters said it would give affected communities time to find a permanent solution, while billboard industry opponents warned about compliance and federal highway funding risks. The committee passed SB 783 to Appropriations as amended, and then adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

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• Of utmost importance to us is activity.
• <00:20:05.039> recreation, economies, enhance outdoor recreation, economies, enhance outdoor
• on outdoor tourism to survive.
• dirt bike riders and other outdoor dirt bike riders and other outdoor enthusiasts.<00:23:40.720>

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Summary: The committee heard House File 1012, as amended by the A1 amendment, and the author moved the bill to be laid over for possible inclusion in a future bill. The amendment, adopted on a voice vote, changed the timing for public input in trail planning, removed language on decommissioning trails, and combined the measure with another ATV-fee bill. The author said the bill would unify ATV trail signage policy statewide, align statute with DNR best practices, and not affect the forest trail inventory, existing ATV-accessible miles, or hunting exemptions. Testimony was sharply divided. Supporters, including representatives of the Minnesota Public Lands Coalition, tribal officials from the Max Band and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, a retired DNR conservation officer, a retired wildlife manager, and the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board, argued the bill would better protect wetlands, wildlife habitat, and culturally significant areas, improve transparency and tribal consultation, and make trail planning and enforcement more workable. The EQB said the amended bill’s rulemaking timeline was more workable, and the DNR described its existing multi-step trail review and consultation process. Opponents, including ATV Minnesota, county commissioners from northern counties, and a representative of the Minnesota Trappers Association, argued the bill would burden or restrict existing trail systems, increase costs, and threaten tourism and local economies. They said current trail development already involves DNR and local review, and that the bill could reduce access for riders, trappers, and other users. In member questions, the author and a Minnesota Association of Townships representative said the bill was intended to codify DNR best practices and bring local governments into the process earlier, while confirming that hunting exemptions were not removed.

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• and participate in outdoor recreation.
• 07.519> have<00:04:07.680> a in um outdoor recreation so we have a in um outdoor recreation
• out we also launched the outdoor out we also launched the outdoor recreation<00:15:36.600> industry
• It means people are getting outdoors, but it also means that they're spending money at local outdoor
• Our outdoor recreation industry partnership will continue to grow.

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Summary: Explore Minnesota Executive Director Lauren Bennett McGinty gave the committee an agency overview focused on the state’s tourism, livability, business attraction, film, and outdoor recreation promotion work. She highlighted record 2023 tourism results, including 80.2 million visitors, $4.1 billion in economic impact, more than 180,000 hospitality jobs, and $2.3 billion in state and local taxes, and said tourism sales, hotel occupancy, and other metrics continued to improve. She also described the agency’s marketing strategy, including a new campaign centered on authentic Minnesota stories, expanded domestic and international advertising, and a strong emphasis on winter, diverse markets, and accessibility. McGinty reviewed several one-time-funded programs launched or expanded in the last year, including Explore Minnesota for Business, the tourism recovery grant program, the first Tribal Nations Grant program, and the outdoor recreation industry partnership with IRRR, DEED, and DNR. She said the recovery grants had distributed $1.15 million to 110 grantees, the tribal grant program had spent $1.4 million with eight tribal nations, and outdoor recreation was estimated at $13.5 billion annually with 10.5% growth. She also noted strong media and social media results, including a viral Timberwolves-related campaign, high video completion rates, and increased website traffic. In response to committee questions, McGinty said the workforce and business attraction campaign is aimed at showing why people choose to live and work in Minnesota, using stories from newer residents and businesses, and that it is performing well in markets such as Silicon Valley, Boston, and Seattle. She said the agency is investing more in winter advertising to promote Minnesota as a winter destination and is working with partners to highlight activities beyond outdoor cold-weather recreation. Members also discussed the agency’s new film program, resident retention efforts, and a planned music-themed tourism ad tied to Prince and Bob Dylan. No votes or formal actions were taken.

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• homes businesses Trail systems Outdoor homes businesses Trail systems Outdoor Recreation<00:01:50.320
• destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
• <00:04:09.360> and tourism bolster economic activity and tourism bolster economic activity
• <00:04:36.000> traffic that rely on steady outdoor traffic that rely on steady outdoor traffic
• sector and ensure that outdoor sector and ensure that outdoor recreation<00:04:55.479> remains

Bills: HF2066, HF340, HF341, HF566, HF2107, HF2130

Keywords: electric bicycles, tax rebate, transportation, environment, local economy, fleeing peace officer, culpable negligence, traffic laws, public safety, motor vehicle offenses, driving violations, penalties, license suspension, traffic enforcement, all-terrain vehicle, ATV, class 1 ATV, class 2 ATV, road rights-of-way, public roads

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• Wanted to activate more with this theme around elevating firefighters as one of our community helpers
• have to provide a variety of activities have to provide a variety of activities in<00:09:49.160>
• People don't really care who's managing it; they just want to get outdoors and stay connected.
• People don't really care who's managing it; they just want to get outdoors and stay connected.
• People don't really care who's managing it; they just want to get outdoors and stay connected.

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• Perfect, thank you. the outdoor Heritage fund um so that's the outdoor Heritage fund um so that's the
• monitoring and um uh sampling activities monitoring and um uh sampling activities that<01:20:50.639
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• activities activities so<01:42:23.520> now<01:42:23.639> I'm<01:42:23.719> going

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• 49.520> report outdoor recreation endorsement report outdoor recreation endorsement report and
• in conservation and outdoor recreation. in conservation and outdoor recreation.
• across the outdoor recreation system. across the outdoor recreation system.
• The outdoor public land managers.
• We could pick an outdoor pursuit.

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• I'm the Director of California Outdoor Recreation Partnership.
• We're basically an outdoor chamber of commerce.
• California is home to the nation's largest outdoor economy.
• We contribute... ...to the nation's largest outdoor economy.
• However, there are too few outdoor recreation accommodations... California.

Summary: The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee heard a long agenda of housing-related bills, beginning with AB 518 on low-impact camping areas. The author and supporters said the bill would streamline permitting for small rural camping operations on private land, expand outdoor access, and support rural economies, while opponents from campground associations and counties warned it could undermine existing regulation, create enforcement problems, and allow advertising of unpermitted sites. Members raised concerns about fire safety and local control, but the bill was ultimately passed as amended on an 8-0 vote. The committee then approved AB 635, which would require HCD to refer up to 25 of the most serious mobile home residency law complaints to the Attorney General. Supporters said mobile home residents need stronger enforcement against egregious park-owner violations, while opponents argued the existing program is underused, costly, and should remain subject to a sunset. After discussion of the program’s surplus and enforcement role, the bill passed 9-1. AB 893, which expands ministerial approval for mixed-income housing near college campuses and broadens eligibility for affordable units to students, faculty, and staff, also drew strong support from student advocates and housing groups and respectful opposition from the League of California Cities over local control and height limits; it passed 10-0. AB 925, the Mobile Home Emergency Safety Act, would require stronger emergency preparedness measures in mobile home parks, including accessible exits, working fire hydrants, and gas shutoff access, with a fee increase to fund enforcement. Supporters framed it as a life-safety measure in disaster-prone areas, while opponents argued the bill duplicates existing requirements and imposes an unnecessary fee increase. The committee voted 6-1 to send it to Appropriations, with the bill left on call. The consent calendar, including several other housing and local government bills, was approved 8-0. The committee also heard AB 712, which would increase penalties and attorney-fee protections for applicants enforcing state housing laws against public agencies; supporters said it would improve compliance, while special districts opposed the bill as overly broad and unclear. Members discussed indemnification and timing issues, and the bill was advanced with amendments to Judiciary.

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• The project will still be overseen in terms of its building activity by the city of Las Vegas.
• The project will still be overseen in terms of its building activity by the city of Las Vegas.
• It prohibits certain collection activities, The first is in Section 15.
• And so the outdoor... Agreed. Follow up, please.
• We understand the concerns that are about outdoor fires and so forth.

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• The face of outdoor recreation is changing.
• The face of outdoor recreation is changing.
• side by side has opened the outdoor side by side has opened the outdoor trail<00:18:13.080> riding
• <00:34:31.399> so participating in this activity so participating in this activity so hopefully
• <01:32:34.800> recreant used as a tool by many outdoor recreant used as a tool by many outdoor

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• ><01:08:28.239> comprehensive actively engaged in this comprehensive actively engaged in this
• agreement and the office of outdoor agreement and the office of outdoor advertising<01:25:13.120
• among the many provisions of the outdoor among the many provisions of the outdoor advertising<01
• /c> obligation to control outdoor obligation to control outdoor advertising,<01:28:45.360> many
• on-premise activities and off-premise activities.

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• The more time we spend on our phones, the less time we spend outdoors.
• while enjoying the many parks and outdoor spaces that Texas has to offer.
• I grew up on a piece of land north of San Antonio, and the outdoors was my main source of joy.
• Oftentimes, the only time we're reminded of the outdoors is when we see it on Instagram.
• , keeps them active, keeps them off those cellphones.

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• But of course is outdoor recreation.
• <00:07:12.960> Um<00:07:13.199> and of course is outdoor recreation.
• Um and of course is outdoor recreation.
• The outdoor recreation uh Hampshire.
• We are actively trying to help the dams bureau with their work on dam safety and removing dams.

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• Because they actively gather pollen to feed their offspring.
• I want to focus for a little while on the Outdoor Recreation Fund and the Outdoor Equity Fund.
• New Mexico really became a nationwide leader in outdoor recreation in 2019 when it created the Outdoor
• It is designed to support outdoor recreation and to get the public outdoors, no matter what that may
• to see as far as outdoor recreation opportunities.