CPRS Legislative Committee

CPRS seeks public policy conditions that are favorable for your professional success and for the advancement of parks and recreation services to all Californians.

Through the CPRS Legislative Committee, we constantly work towards these goals:

• Member concerns are heard by legislators in the creation of relevant public policies that affect parks and recreation
• Members are informed of proposed public policies of substantial importance to the profession

The Legislative Committee is responsible for establishing annual legislative priorities, taking position(s) on proposed legislation, testifying at legislative hearings, communicating to members about CPRS legislative activities, and tracking bills based upon our legislative priorities. In addition to acting as a “committee of the whole,” the Legislative Committee is further divided into two task teams whose responsibilities include:

1. Increasing Legislator Awareness about the mission of parks and recreation by communicating CPRS’ position on bills deemed important by the committee and developing opportunities for members to interact with legislators (either at the home district or while in Sacramento).
2. Increasing Member Knowledge of the political process and the most effective methods to communicate with legislators.

Members are encouraged to join the Legislative Committee at any time. If you are interested in joining, contact either Paul Romero, Legislative Committee Chair at promero-services@sbcglobal.net or Jane H. Adams, CPRS Executive Director, jane@cprs.org or 916/665-2777.

Members of the CPRS Legislative Committee are available to meet with you, your district or section, to explain the status of current legislation as well as review all the resources currently available to you.


2007 Legislative Committee Contacts: (This is a partial list of CPRS members who have assumed a leadership role within the Legislative Committee.)

Click here to view the District and Section Legislative Liaison roster as these individuals receive regular legislative updates via e-mail.

The Legislative Committee meets monthly either by conference call or in person. For information on schedule and locations, click here.