California AB2218 addresses historical inequities in water access for Native American tribes by mandating state agencies to consult with tribes and.

California AB2218 amends the Water Code to recognize historical injustices against Native American tribes, including removal from ancestral lands. The bill mandates state agencies to consult with tribes and provide financial assistance to address inequities in water access. It requires state agencies to stay actions for 60 days if a dispute arises between a tribe and the agency. The Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs must mediate disputes and document the exhaustion of administrative remedies if reconciliation is not reached.

California AB2218 addresses historical inequities in water access for Native American tribes by mandating state agencies to consult with tribes and.

California AB2218 amends the Water Code to recognize historical injustices against Native American tribes, including removal from ancestral lands. The bill mandates state agencies to consult with tribes and provide financial assistance to address inequities in water access. It requires state agencies to stay actions for 60 days if a dispute arises between a tribe and the agency. The Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs must mediate disputes and document the exhaustion of administrative remedies if reconciliation is not reached.