Water policy: California Native American tribes.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Passed
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill aims to improve water policy in California by recognizing the historical injustices faced by California Native American tribes and establishing a framework for greater collaboration and equity. It requires state agencies to consult with tribes on water projects and policies, incorporate indigenous knowledge, and provide financial assistance to address past inequities. The bill also creates a mediation process to resolve disputes between tribes and state agencies regarding water rights and implementation of these policies.
Key provisions
- Requires state agencies to consult with California Native American tribes on water policies and projects.
- Mandates the incorporation of indigenous knowledge into state water policies and practices.
- Directs state agencies to offer financial assistance to tribes to address past inequities in water access.
- Establishes a mediation process through the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs to resolve disputes between tribes and state agencies.
- Adds Section 187 to the Government Code, apologizing for historical injustices against Native Americans.
- Adds Section 106.2 to the Water Code, formally recognizing inequities in water access and control.
- Requires state water agencies to consult with tribes whose ancestral territory includes water bodies under investigation.
- Amends Section 1051 of the Water Code to require consultation with tribes during water rights investigations.
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