2022 – Assembly Bill 923 (Ramos, James), Government-to-Government Consultation Act: State-Tribal Consultation: Training (Chaptered)
Bill Number
AB 923
Legislative Session
2021-2022
Bill Information
Category
Administrative Procedures, Environmental Justice
Status
Chaptered
Author
Ramos.James
Contact
Office of Legislative Affairs
Email
Summary
Encourages the State and its agencies to consult on a government-to-government basis with federally recognized, and consult with nonfederally recognized tribes and tribal organizations, in order to allow tribal officials the opportunity to provide meaningful input in the development of policies, processes, programs, and projects that have tribal implications. The bill requires designated State officials to complete by January 1, 2025 specified training that includes training elements on tribal sovereignty, jurisdiction, form, and sacred sites.