Report 2022-107 Recommendation Responses
Report 2022-107: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act: The California State University Must Do More to Ensure the Timely Return of Native American Remains and Cultural Items to Tribes (Release Date: June 2023)
Recommendation for Legislative Action
To ensure that the CSU makes adequate progress in meeting NAGPRA and CalNAGPRA's requirements, the Legislature should require the Chancellor's Office to annually report to the Legislature the CSU's systemwide progress in reviewing its collections, consulting with tribes, and repatriating human remains and cultural items.
Description of Legislative Action
AB 389 (Ramos, 2023) would require the CSU to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the CSU's progress in reviewing its collections, consulting with Native American tribes, and repatriating Native American human remains and cultural items. As of August 28, 2023 this bill is pending in the Senate.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2025
California State Auditor's Assessment of 60-Day Status: Legislation Introduced
Description of Legislative Action
AB 389 (Chapter 649, Statutes of 2023) requires the CSU to submit an annual report to the Legislature on the California State University's systemwide progress in reviewing its collections of Native American human remains and cultural items.
- Legislative Action Current As-of: January 2025