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This bill amends California law to protect the confidentiality of financial information provided by federally recognized Indian tribes to public agencies when receiving financial assistance. Specifically, the bill makes any financial records submitted by an Indian tribe as part of a grant, cooperative agreement, or other financial assistance process confidential and not subject to public disclosure. The bill requires that all agreements between public agencies and Indian tribes include a provision ensuring the confidentiality of financial information. The legislation defines "financial assistance" broadly to include grants, direct appropriations, donations of property, and food commodities. The bill's purpose is to respect tribal sovereignty by protecting sensitive financial information while still allowing public agencies to collect necessary information when providing financial support. By making these records confidential, the bill aims to create a more secure and respectful framework for financial interactions between public agencies and Indian tribes. The bill also includes provisions ensuring that this confidentiality applies to all cities, including charter cities, and includes legislative findings that demonstrate the need to protect tribal financial information from public disclosure.

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