Advocacy Update: SB-869 Housing: mobilehome parks: recreational vehicle parks: manager training ![]() Senator Connie Leyva Senator Bill Dodd This bill would require the Department of Housing and Community Development, by May 1, 2024, to adopt regulations to require mobilehome parks and recreational vehicle park employees to receive appropriate training on mobilehome park law and special occupancy parks law as provided by HCD. The bill which would cost the state 1.16 million had been held in suspense but was amended and recently passed out of committee. Amendments would now require “at least one person” (amended from each person) employed or acting under contract as on onsite manager or assistant manager, or otherwise acting in an onsite of office managerial capacity or role on behalf of a mobilehome or recreational vehicle park to receive appropriate training of at least “16” hours (amended from 18) during the initial year and at least “6” (amended from unspecified) hours of follow up training each year thereafter ……. The civil penalty for failure to display certificate has been changed to remove “an unspecified amount” however the amount of the penalty is still unspecified. Additionally, the parks permit to operate may still be suspended for the violation. The bill still has some time before it will pass to the governor desk. Next steps are: Senate Floor Assembly policy committee(s) Assembly Appropriations Assembly Floor Senate Floor Governor’s Desk (signing deadline is September 30) We are closely monitoring the bill and will continue to provide updates through California Outdoor eNews and our Facebook community page.
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RV Parks & Campgrounds Receive Essential Business Classification from CISA
(Washington, D.C.) June 7, 2022 – Since the beginning of the pandemic, the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) has been leading the charge advocating to get private RV parks and campgrounds classified as essential businesses, and on Monday that classification finally became official.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, officially transitioned RV parks and campgrounds classification in the Commercial Facilities Sector from Outdoor Events to Lodging and simultaneously classified all temporary lodging, including RV parks and campgrounds, as essential.
This new classification allows RV parks and campgrounds to operate and continue serving Americans in a health pandemic or natural disaster, a time when they are able to provide a critical source of temporary lodging, social distancing activity, access to essential goods and services, and much more.
The decision to list RV parks and campgrounds as essential businesses resulted from a series of meetings led by National ARVC and its lobbyist David Ransom with McDermott, Will and Emery, with support from industry partners at Kampgrounds of America (KOA).
“This is a big win for our industry, and it’s been one of National ARVC’s primary advocacy focuses since March 2020 when the first campground was forced to close because of the pandemic,” says Paul Bambei, president and CEO of National ARVC.
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, officially transitioned RV parks and campgrounds classification in the Commercial Facilities Sector from Outdoor Events to Lodging and simultaneously classified all temporary lodging, including RV parks and campgrounds, as essential.
This new classification allows RV parks and campgrounds to operate and continue serving Americans in a health pandemic or natural disaster, a time when they are able to provide a critical source of temporary lodging, social distancing activity, access to essential goods and services, and much more.
The decision to list RV parks and campgrounds as essential businesses resulted from a series of meetings led by National ARVC and its lobbyist David Ransom with McDermott, Will and Emery, with support from industry partners at Kampgrounds of America (KOA).
“This is a big win for our industry, and it’s been one of National ARVC’s primary advocacy focuses since March 2020 when the first campground was forced to close because of the pandemic,” says Paul Bambei, president and CEO of National ARVC.
By: Jeff Crider, Woodall's Campground Magazine

CampCalNOW RV Park and Campground Alliance President Dyana Kelley traveled to Orangeland RV Park over Memorial Day weekend with a teardrop trailer to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary, according to a press release.
While there Kelley promoted the travel planning website Camp-California.com.
Kelley celebrated Orangeland’s 50th anniversary with current and former Orangeland employees and guests, many of whom traveled to Orange, Calif., specifically to celebrate the park’s anniversary. Park owners on hand for the event included 102-year-old Virginia Welton. Virginia and her husband, Eldredge H. Welton, opened the park on Memorial Day 1972. Also, on hand were Virginia’s three children, Cindy Wimbish, Steve Welton and Janis Beghtol, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“It was a really fun weekend,” Kelley said. “Orangeland had a barbecue on Saturday night for current and former residents, guests and employees. They also did a raffle and served ice cream. On Sunday, we celebrated with a taco truck lunch and more raffle prizes.”
Kelley donated two Camp California Coleman camping chairs to the raffle, one of which was won by Mrs. Welton’s great grandson, Jude. On Monday, they served coffee and donuts and had a Memorial Day celebration at the flagpole presided over by former employee and pastor Steve Durrett. Steve took the time to thank members of the armed forces for their service to our country. Several guests and residents were honored.
While there Kelley promoted the travel planning website Camp-California.com.
Kelley celebrated Orangeland’s 50th anniversary with current and former Orangeland employees and guests, many of whom traveled to Orange, Calif., specifically to celebrate the park’s anniversary. Park owners on hand for the event included 102-year-old Virginia Welton. Virginia and her husband, Eldredge H. Welton, opened the park on Memorial Day 1972. Also, on hand were Virginia’s three children, Cindy Wimbish, Steve Welton and Janis Beghtol, along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“It was a really fun weekend,” Kelley said. “Orangeland had a barbecue on Saturday night for current and former residents, guests and employees. They also did a raffle and served ice cream. On Sunday, we celebrated with a taco truck lunch and more raffle prizes.”
Kelley donated two Camp California Coleman camping chairs to the raffle, one of which was won by Mrs. Welton’s great grandson, Jude. On Monday, they served coffee and donuts and had a Memorial Day celebration at the flagpole presided over by former employee and pastor Steve Durrett. Steve took the time to thank members of the armed forces for their service to our country. Several guests and residents were honored.
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