AJR-18 • 2026

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: 2026-06-04
Official status: In committee: Hearing cancelled at the request of author.
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary does not provide specific details on what actions will be taken by the federal government as a result of this resolution.

Recognizing Harm Done to California Native Americans

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

What This Bill Does

Acknowledges past harm done to Native American tribes in California.
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

California Native American tribes
The federal government

Terms To Know

Treaty: An official agreement between two or more countries or groups that outlines their rights and responsibilities.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not create new laws but expresses the legislature's view on historical wrongdoings.
It is unclear what specific actions will be taken by the federal government as a result of this resolution.

Bill History

2026-06-04 California Legislative Information
In committee: Hearing cancelled at the request of author.
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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