/*Sen. Jenny Oropeza*/, who introduced the bill, says health is not the only issue. She's also concerned about protecting the marine environment and preventing fires.
"Statistically, for the last three years over 100 fires a year have been created as a result in our state parks because of smoking, because of cigarettes," Oropeza said.
In addition, cigarette butts are the most commonly found marine debris in the U.S. They make up 38 percent of all litter found on our beaches.
More than 100 local governments in California already ban smoking at parks and beaches.
The /*state park smoking ban*/ bill now goes to the Assembly for consideration.
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