AB 2115: California Native Americans: formal apology.

The bill aims to provide a formal apology to California Native Americans for the harms and atrocities committed by the state's representatives. The state recognizes and accepts responsibility for promoting, permitting, facilitating, and enforcing policies of violence against Native Americans. This apology acknowledges the state's perpetuation of harms against Native Americans due to policies enacted, sanctioned, or tolerated by the legislature. The bill requires a publicly and conspicuously installed plaque in the state capitol building to commemorate the apology. The Department of General Services and the Joint Rules Committee will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of the plaque. The state will continuously appropriate funds for this purpose, including money from grants and private donations. The legislature will prepare the formal apology, which will be signed by spe…