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Measure seeks to right injustices to California First Peoples

SACRAMENTO— A measure requiring the California Legislature and courts to formally apologize to the state’s Native Americans for the state’s role in atrocities committed against them during the early formation of the state and its entry into the Union was approved on a 12-0 bipartisan vote. Assemblymember James C. Ramos, the first California Native American elected to the Legislature, introduced the bill, AB 2115, that also requires that a plaque be displayed in the State Capitol to memorialize the Legislature’s apology.

Ramos measure requiring school officer training in use of anti-opioid drug moves forward

SACRAMENTO—A bill requiring school resource officers (SROs) to receive training in the use of opioid antagonists such as naloxone that can prevent overdose deaths, is moving forward in the legislative process after unanimous approval by the Assembly Education Committee. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernadino), also directs the Commission on Police Officer Standards and Training to submit a report to the Legislature after five years detailing SRO training participation and related incident data.

Ramos 2026 bills highlight children and youth, public safety and mental health service access

SACRAMENTO—Children and youth, mental health services, public safety, and clarifying Native American rights and protections are the focus of 2026 bills introduced by Assemblymember James C. Ramos (D-San Bernardino).

Ramos stated, “This 2026 package focuses on my longtime priorities – families, public safety and correcting past inequities against California Native American. It’s a package that centers around the vulnerable and toward ensuring safe and healthy communities.”