Bill > AB1051

This bill would name and designate specific portions of Route 76 in San Diego County as the "Payómkawish Highway" in recognition of the Luiseño people's historical and cultural connection to the area. The bill first provides historical context, noting that the Luiseño people have occupied the San Luis Rey Valley for over 10,000 years, with their largest village (Topomai) located near present-day Oceanside, and that Route 76 was historically a seasonal migration pathway for the Luiseño people. The bill specifically designates two segments of Route 76 as the Payómkawish Highway: one segment from Sengme Oaks Road to Rincon Rancho Road, and another from Pauma Reservation Road to Pankey Road. The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is required to determine the cost of appropriate highway signs for this designation and, once it receives sufficient donations from non-state sources to cover the costs, must erect those signs. This bill honors the indigenous history of the region by officially recognizing the Luiseño people's deep connection to the land through a highway naming.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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