Recognition of the historical wrongdoing committed against California Native Americans.

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The Assembly Joint Resolution No. 18 formally acknowledges the California State Legislature's role in past violence, displacement, and legal oppression of California Native peoples. It calls on the U.S. government to work with tribal leaders to address those injustices, protect tribal sovereignty, and improve access to health, education, and economic opportunities. The measure is symbolic, expressing condemnation of past actions and honoring the resilience of Native communities.

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Vote

Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 2534.) · Jul 14, 2025

Hearings

• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jun 9, 2026
• Judiciary Committee Hearing
  Judiciary · Jul 8, 2025

History

1. Jun 4, 2026In committee: Hearing cancelled at the request of author.
2. Aug 20, 2025Referred to Com. on JUD.
3. Jul 15, 2025In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
4. Jul 14, 2025Coauthors revised.
5. Jul 14, 2025Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 2534.)
6. Jul 9, 2025From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 8).
7. Jul 9, 2025Coauthors revised.
8. Jul 7, 2025Referred to Com. on JUD.
9. Jul 1, 2025From printer.
10. Jun 30, 2025Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

• James Ramos (D) · sponsor
• Addis
• Aguiar-Curry
• Ahrens
• Alanis
• Alvarez
• Arambula
• Ávila Farías
• Bains
• Bauer-Kahan
• Bennett
• Berman
• Blanca Rubio
• Boerner
• Bonta
• Bryan
• Calderon
• Caloza
• Carrillo
• Castillo
• Celeste Rodriguez
• Chen
• Connolly
• Davies
• DeMaio

And 50 more cosponsors.

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