California Indian Heritage Center support organization.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill lets the Department of Parks and Recreation contract with a nonprofit called the California Indian Heritage Center (CIHC) support organization. The nonprofit will help run the Center, raise non‑state funds, recruit tribal staff, and oversee visitor programs, while a board—majority tribal—provides governance. No state money is required, but the department may apply for and spend state funds through the agreement.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 5254.) · May 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 3, 2026
• Natural Resources and Water Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources and Water · Jun 23, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations
  Appropriations · Apr 8, 2026

History

1. Jun 3, 2026Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 5254.)
3. May 22, 2026In Senate. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment.
4. May 18, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
5. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 15. Noes 0.) (May 14).
6. Apr 10, 2026Measure version as amended on March 25 corrected.
7. Apr 8, 2026In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
8. Mar 26, 2026Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
9. Mar 25, 2026Read second time and amended.
10. Mar 24, 2026From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0.) (March 24).
11. Feb 2, 2026Referred to Com. on W. P., & W.
12. Jan 16, 2026From printer. May be heard in committee February 15.

The 12 most recent of 13 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• James Ramos (D) · sponsor
• Ramos
• Ward

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