CA AB1973

Recognizes the fourth Friday in September as a state holiday officially known as "Native American Day"

Amends Section 6700 of the Government Code to add Native American Day to the list of state holidays

Legislature finds that Native Americans have inhabited California for over 12,000 years and comprise the largest Native American population among U.S. states

Acknowledges Native American historical contributions and resilience in California, noting that iconic regions like Lake Tahoe and Malibu bear Native American names