Recognition of the historical wrongdoing committed against California Native Americans.

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Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor: Ramos
Last action: 2025-08-20
Official status: Referred to Com. on JUD.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Acknowledging Harm Done to Native Americans in California

This resolution recognizes the wrongs done to Native American tribes in California's history and urges the federal government to work with tribal leaders to address these issues.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes that bad things happened to Native American tribes in California's past.
Urges the federal government to work alongside tribal leaders to address historic injustices, uphold treaty obligations, and ensure equitable access to resources, healthcare, education, and environmental stewardship.

Who It Names or Affects

Native American tribes in California
The federal government

Terms To Know

Treaty: A formal agreement between two or more countries or groups, often about peace or other important matters.
Equitable access: Making sure everyone has fair and equal chances to get the things they need, like healthcare or education.

Limits and Unknowns

The bill does not specify how the federal government will address these issues.
It is unclear what specific actions tribal leaders might take in response.

Bill History

2025-08-20 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2025-07-15 California Legislative Information
In Senate. To Com. on RLS.
2025-07-14 California Legislative Information
Adopted and to Senate. (Ayes 76. Noes 0. Page 2534.)
2025-07-14 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2025-07-09 California Legislative Information
From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (July 8).
2025-07-09 California Legislative Information
Coauthors revised.
2025-07-07 California Legislative Information
Referred to Com. on JUD.
2025-07-01 California Legislative Information
From printer.
2025-06-30 California Legislative Information
Introduced. To print.

Official Summary Text

AJR 18, as introduced, Ramos.
Recognition of the historical wrongdoing committed against California Native Americans.
This measure would recognize the historical wrongdoing committed against California Native Americans and urge the federal government to work alongside tribal leaders to address historic injustices, uphold treaty obligations, and ensure equitable access to resources, healthcare, education, and environmental stewardship.

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