CA AB275

Expands definition of "California Indian tribe" to include both federally recognized tribes and nonfederally recognized tribes on the Native American Heritage Commission's contact list.

Requires state agencies and the University of California to designate liaisons to consult with California Native American tribes on tribal contact list regarding state relationships and tribal issues.

Revises inventory and repatriation process for Native American human remains and cultural items held by state-funded museums and agencies, requiring consultation with tribes during inventory creation and emphasizing tribal traditional knowledge in determinations.

Establishes that tribal traditional knowledge alone may be sufficient to meet "preponderance of the evidence" standard and should be used to determine cultural affiliation and identify cultural items.

Creates mediation and dispute resolution process through the Native American Heritage Commission for repatriation claims, with deference given to tribal traditional knowledge and oral histories.