BILL ANALYSIS Ó ACR 106 Page 1 ASSEMBLY THIRD READING ACR 106 (Smyth and Huffman) As Introduced February 9, 2012 Majority vote RULES 8-0 ----------------------------------------------------------------- |Ayes:|Silva, Alejo, Butler, | | | | |Carter, Hagman, Hueso, | | | | |Knight, Williams | | | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY : Recognizes the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities such as swimming pools, skate parks, dog parks, tennis courts, nature centers, and museums, for the health and development of all Californians; and declares July 2012 as "Parks Make Life Better! (registered trademark)" Month. Specifically, this resolution makes the following legislative findings: 1)The Governor, Legislature, and citizens have prioritized efforts to increase physical activity, access to nature, spaces for play and exercise, the arts, lifelong learning, and social connections among children and adults through the approval of statewide park bond programs. 2)The 2010 California Obesity Prevention Plan states that one in every nine Californian children, one in three teens, and over 50% of adults are overweight or obese, and that obesity affects all ages, income, educational, ethnic, and disability groups; and, to address obesity, the State of California must ensure that all California residents have access to safe places to play and be active. 3)Participation in physical activities can lower a citizen's risk of developing chronic health problems, such as high blood pressure, asthma, heart disease, and diabetes and can help children grow up to be healthier adults. 4)California's costs attributable to physical inactivity, obesity, and excess body weight in 2006 were estimated at $41.2 billion; and, in contrast, a 5% improvement in each of these risk factors could result in annual savings of nearly ACR 106 Page 2 $2.4 billion. FISCAL EFFECT : None Analysis Prepared by : Anna McCabe / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0003168