Legislative Updates

Support CARPD Sponsored Bill SB 499 - Parks as Essential Emergency Service Providers

We are writing to you today to request your support on an important piece of legislation for our members. This year, CARPD is proud to sponsor SB 499 (Stern), a bill that adds parkland and recreational facilities to the list of public improvements exempt from certain fee deferrals. With this bill, the State will affirm our districts' essential role in providing safety and support in public…

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CODE GREEN: Our Parks in Peril - Call to Action (Oppose SB 315)

CARPD is leading the opposition to this proposed legislation that aims to undo sixty years of settled law concerning California's parks.

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CARPD - Advocacy in Action!

CARPD Executive Director Matthew Duarte was recently invited to testify at the State Assembly Committee Hearing on AB 334 as one of the lead witnesses on the bill.

CARPD Co-Sponsors Brown Act Reform Intended to Increase Civic Engagement (AB 817)

This year, CARPD is proud to be a co-sponsor of AB 817 (Pacheco) with the League of California Cities (CalCities), Urban Counties of California (UCC), Rural County Representative of California (RCRC), and the California Association of Counties (CSAC). AB 817 will serve to remove barriers to entry to civic leadership and we appreciate your support.

Meet CARPD's New Legislative Advocates - Renne Public Policy Group!

In recent years, CARPD and its member agencies have had a measure of success advocating for our Districts at the State Capitol. Your voices have been heard regarding youth sports, day care, day camps, and pandemic relief funds, just to name a few examples. Yet, there is a lot we can still do to serve our fellow members and our respective communities....so let's keep that momentum going!

CARPD - Advocacy in Action!

CARPD Executive Director Matthew Duarte was invited to testify before the State Assembly Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, & Internet Media, at a hearing on March 17, 2021. The topic of discussion was the Safe and Equitable Reopening of Sports.

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