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AB 2218·CA·house

Water policy: California Native American tribes.

Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 19, 2026
Sponsor: Ash Kalra (D)
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Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

Jul 2, 2026

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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