California SB1326 amends the Environmental Quality Act to prioritize tribal cultural resources in project planning.

California SB1326 amends the Environmental Quality Act to prioritize tribal cultural resources in project planning. The bill defines tribal cultural resources as sites, features, places, or objects with cultural value to California Native American tribes. Public agencies must avoid damaging these resources and adopt mitigation measures if a project may cause substantial adverse changes. Mitigation measures may include avoidance, preservation, relocation, or providing access to the tribe.

California SB1326 amends the Environmental Quality Act to prioritize tribal cultural resources in project planning.

California SB1326 amends the Environmental Quality Act to prioritize tribal cultural resources in project planning. The bill defines tribal cultural resources as sites, features, places, or objects with cultural value to California Native American tribes. Public agencies must avoid damaging these resources and adopt mitigation measures if a project may cause substantial adverse changes. Mitigation measures may include avoidance, preservation, relocation, or providing access to the tribe.