AB-1252
Natural Resources & Water

State parks: Elephant Hill: City of Los Angeles.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes the state to lease and manage Elephant Hill in Los Angeles as a new state park unit.
  • Requires lease agreements between state parks, the City of Los Angeles, and conservation authorities.
  • Mandates development of a comprehensive general plan for the new park unit.
  • Ensures permanent protection of Elephant Hill through state park classification.

Summary

Assembly Member Caloza's proposal to incorporate Elephant Hill into California's state park system would authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to lease the El Sereno property through agreements with the City of Los Angeles and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

The legislation establishes a three-phase process for integrating Elephant Hill into the state park system. After executing lease agreements with local partners, the State Park and Recreation Commission would classify the property as a state park unit. The Department would then develop a general plan to guide the property's management and use, following standard procedures for state park planning. The bill's findings indicate that Elephant Hill's unique circumstances require specific statutory authority beyond existing general provisions for park acquisitions.

The measure creates a collaborative management framework between state and local entities without requiring new appropriations, utilizing existing departmental resources and funding mechanisms. While maintaining state oversight through the Department of Parks and Recreation, the proposed lease structure allows for continued involvement of both the City of Los Angeles and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority in Elephant Hill's operations.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Diane PapanD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
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Jeff GonzalezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
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Diane PapanD
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Jessica CalozaD
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Jeff GonzalezR
Assemblymember
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Introduced By

Jessica Caloza
Jessica CalozaD
California State Assembly Member
10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Takeaways

  • Authorizes the state to lease and manage Elephant Hill in Los Angeles as a new state park unit.
  • Requires lease agreements between state parks, the City of Los Angeles, and conservation authorities.
  • Mandates development of a comprehensive general plan for the new park unit.
  • Ensures permanent protection of Elephant Hill through state park classification.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Jessica Caloza
Jessica CalozaD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Caloza's proposal to incorporate Elephant Hill into California's state park system would authorize the Department of Parks and Recreation to lease the El Sereno property through agreements with the City of Los Angeles and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority.

The legislation establishes a three-phase process for integrating Elephant Hill into the state park system. After executing lease agreements with local partners, the State Park and Recreation Commission would classify the property as a state park unit. The Department would then develop a general plan to guide the property's management and use, following standard procedures for state park planning. The bill's findings indicate that Elephant Hill's unique circumstances require specific statutory authority beyond existing general provisions for park acquisitions.

The measure creates a collaborative management framework between state and local entities without requiring new appropriations, utilizing existing departmental resources and funding mechanisms. While maintaining state oversight through the Department of Parks and Recreation, the proposed lease structure allows for continued involvement of both the City of Los Angeles and the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority in Elephant Hill's operations.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Next Step
Assembly Committee
Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Water, Parks, and Wildlife
Hearing has not been scheduled yet
Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

Profile
Diane PapanD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Jeff GonzalezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Profile
Diane PapanD
Assemblymember
Committee Member
Profile
Jessica CalozaD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Profile
Jeff GonzalezR
Assemblymember
Committee Member