BILL ANALYSIS Ó
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
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18 (Gordon)
As Introduced February 4, 2015
Majority vote
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|Committee |Votes |Ayes |Noes |
|----------------+------+--------------------+--------------------|
|Rules |11-0 |Gordon, Chang, | |
| | |Burke, Campos, | |
| | |Cooley, Dodd, | |
| | |Jones, Mayes, | |
| | |Rodriguez, Waldron, | |
| | |Wood | |
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SUMMARY: Recognizes the importance of access to local parks,
trails, open space, and facilities for the health and development
of all Californians; and declares July 2015 as "Parks Make Life
Better!" 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;
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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)The Outdoor Industry Association reports that outdoor
recreation, both passive and active, generates more than $85
billion in economic activity in California, supporting nearly
800,000 jobs and representing a business and economic sector
that surpasses the aerospace and insurance industries in the
state.
FISCAL EFFECT: None
Analysis Prepared by:
Nicole Willis / RLS. / (916) 319-2800 FN: 0000063