Advancing Tribal Sovereignty and Community Health in California
This project analyzes Tribal-state/local consultation in California. The project specifically focuses on two California laws that require state agencies and local governments to consult with Native American Tribes: Assembly Bill 52 and Senate Bill 18.
For more details on the project’s objectives and methodology, please visit the “About the Project” page.
Recent Project Updates:
- Held Project Steering Committee meetings 6/6/22 and 6/14/22
- Case study research with partner Tribes: selecting key examples of state/local consultation
- Conducting background interviews with Tribal, state, and local officials as well as other subject matter experts
Recent Project Updates:
- Ongoing AB 52/SB 18 research (historical context, CEQA/local planning background, hiring preferences, state and local consultation policies)
- Conducting interviews with Tribal, state, local officials, and other experts to understand the development, implementation, and enforcement of AB 52 and SB 18.
- Ongoing AB 52/SB 18 research (historical context, CEQA/local planning background, hiring preferences, state and local consultation policies)
- Conducting interviews with Tribal, state, local officials, and other experts to understand the development, implementation, and enforcement of AB 52 and SB 18.