Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
Summary
The bill adds a formal apology to California Native American tribes and directs the state to help preserve their cultures, languages, and ecosystem stewardship. It creates a policy that state water agencies must follow when revising water rights, permits, or grant criteria, including offering existing financial assistance programs to tribes. The State Water Resources Control Board must also consult with a tribe, upon request, when investigating water‑right claims that affect tribal ancestral lands.
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