California Senate Bill SB685 Amended / Bill

 BILL NUMBER: SB 685AMENDED BILL TEXT AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 24, 2011 INTRODUCED BY Senator Evans FEBRUARY 18, 2011 An act to amend  Sections 5821 and 5826   Section 5827  of the Public Resources Code, relating to parks. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SB 685, as amended, Evans. Parks: Mendocino Woodlands Outdoor Center The Mendocino Woodlands Outdoor Center Act requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to administer as a unit of the state park system the Mendocino Woodlands Outdoor Center.  The act finds that the location and facilities of the center are well suited to serve as an outdoor education center.   This bill would also include in these findings that the natural resources of the center make it well suited to serve as an outdoor education center.   The act requires the department to consult with the Department of Education and authorizes the department to cooperate with any individuals or agencies that have jurisdiction or expertise in matters pertaining to outdoor education.   The bill would also authorize the department to cooperate with the Department of Education on matters pertaining to outdoor education.   The act authorizes the department to enter into an operating agreement with a qualified nonprofit entity. The act requires the department, prior to entering into an agreement, to submit a copy of the agreement to the Legislative Analyst for his or her review and recommendations. The act provides that the proposed agreement is deemed to constitute the Legislative Analyst's approval if the Legislative Analyst fails to respond within 30 days after submission.   This bill would instead provide that the proposed agreement is deemed to constitute the Legislative Analyst's approval if the Legislative Analyst fails to respond within 30 days after submission.  Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee:  yes   no  . State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:  SECTION 1.   Section 5827 of the   Public Resources Code   is amended to read:  5827. The department may enter into  an  operating  agreements   agreement  with  any   a  qualified, nonprofit entity for the provision of  any   a  program or service contemplated in this chapter. Prior to entering into  any such   an  agreement, the department shall submit a copy of the proposed agreement to the Legislative Analyst for his  or her  review and recommendations, which shall not, however, be binding. Failure of the Legislative Analyst to respond within  30   90  days after submission of a proposed agreement shall be deemed to constitute approval by the Legislative Analyst of the proposed agreement.  SECTION 1.   Section 5821 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read: 5821. The Legislature finds that there is need for a program to enable the children of the state to better comprehend the outdoors, particularly the social and economic importance of the study, conservation, protection, and utilization of natural resources. The Legislature further finds that the locale, natural resources, and facilities of the Mendocino Woodlands Outdoor Center are especially well suited to serve primarily as an outdoor education center under the control and management of the Department of Parks and Recreation, as a unit of the state park system.   SEC. 2.   Section 5826 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read: 5826. The department shall consult with the Department of Education, and may cooperate with the Department of Education, individuals, and agencies having jurisdiction or expertise in matters pertaining to the outdoor education programs contemplated in this chapter.