AB 2356: State parks: Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation: Tolowa Dunes State Park.
This bill would transfer ownership of approximately 4,301 acres of land within a state park to a Native American tribe, the Towlaw Dee-Ni' Nation. The state would grant the tribe all rights, title, and interest in the land, subject to certain conditions. The land would be exempt from property taxation. The bill would make legislative findings and declarations regarding the necessity of a special statute for the tribe and the gift of public funds. The state would be required to reimburse local agencies for certain costs mandated by the bill, unless specifically exempted.
| Apr. 13, 2026 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 24, 2026 | Re-referred to Com. on W., P., & W. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on W., P., & W. Read second time and amended. |
| Mar. 23, 2026 | Referred to Com. on W., P., & W. |
| Feb. 20, 2026 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 22. |