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CA AB2507

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stephanie Nguyen

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Office of Tribal Affairs within the Governor's Office, headed by the Secretary of Tribal Affairs (replacing the former Governor's Tribal Advisor position), who must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized California tribe

  • Requires each state agency with programs affecting tribal governments to designate a tribal liaison positioned in the executive office reporting directly to the agency's chief executive

  • Creates a 9-member Tribal Advisory Committee composed of tribal chairs (3 each from northern, central, and southern California regions) appointed by the Governor for staggered 3-year terms, meeting at least 4 times annually

  • Mandates state agencies adopt tribal consultation policies consistent with Executive Orders B-10-11 and N-15-19, with the Office of Tribal Affairs tracking compliance and maintaining public online lists of tribal liaisons and consultation policies

  • Requires the office to provide training and technical assistance to state personnel, facilitate government-to-government engagement, and identify barriers limiting tribal access to state programs and services

Legislative Description

Office of Tribal Affairs.

Last Action

Referred to Com. on G.O.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Organization3/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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