California Environmental Quality Act: tribal cultural resources: mitigation measures.

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 bill broadens what counts as a tribal cultural resource under CEQA and obligates lead agencies to first try to avoid damage, then adopt mitigation measures that respect tribal values. It applies to any public project reviewed under CEQA and gives tribes a stronger voice in protecting sacred sites, cemeteries, and other culturally important places. By clarifying standards and documentation requirements, the law aims to better preserve tribal heritage while streamlining agency compliance.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0. Page 4420.) Ordered to the Assembly. · May 22, 2026

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 13, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 5, 2026
• Natural Resources Committee Hearing
  Natural Resources · Jun 22, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 14, 2026
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 4, 2026

History

1. Jun 1, 2026Referred to Com. on NAT. RES.
2. May 22, 2026Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 33. Noes 0.) Ordered to the Assembly.
3. May 22, 2026In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
4. May 20, 2026Ordered to special consent calendar.
5. May 14, 2026Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
6. May 14, 2026From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (May 14).
7. May 8, 2026Set for hearing May 14.
8. May 4, 2026May 4 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.
9. Apr 24, 2026Set for hearing May 4.
10. Apr 22, 2026From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0. Page 4009.) (April 22). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
11. Mar 16, 2026Set for hearing April 22.
12. Mar 4, 2026Referred to Com. on E.Q.

The 12 most recent of 15 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Aisha Wahab (D) · sponsor
• Wahab

Bill text

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