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Assemblymember Ward Delivers on Outdoors for All with Passage of AB 518

Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Chris Ward (D-San Diego) announced that Assembly Bill 518 – the Low-Impact Camping Areas Act – was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. AB 518 will increase affordable camping options, reduce pressure on crowded campgrounds, and strengthen California’s outdoor recreation economy.

Assemblymember Ward’s “Surveillance Pricing” Bill (AB 446) to become a Two Year Bill

Statement from Assemblymember Chris Ward

Sacramento — This year, I introduced AB 446 to stop companies from charging higher prices based on personal information collected through surveillance technology. Unfortunately, misinformation from the opposition and amendments imposed by the Senate Appropriations Committee have weakened the bill to the point where I am not comfortable advancing it this year.