California AB1004 exempts tribal financial information from public records disclosure to respect tribal sovereignty.

AB1004 amends the California Government Code to exempt financial information provided by Indian tribes to public agencies from public records disclosure. This information must remain confidential and not be open to public inspection. The bill also requires any agreements or contracts between public agencies and Indian tribes related to financial assistance to include a confidentiality provision. The bill aims to respect tribal sovereignty while collecting necessary financial information for assistance decisions.

California AB1004 exempts tribal financial information from public records disclosure to respect tribal sovereignty.

AB1004 amends the California Government Code to exempt financial information provided by Indian tribes to public agencies from public records disclosure. This information must remain confidential and not be open to public inspection. The bill also requires any agreements or contracts between public agencies and Indian tribes related to financial assistance to include a confidentiality provision. The bill aims to respect tribal sovereignty while collecting necessary financial information for assistance decisions.