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This bill amends California law to create a new confidentiality protection for financial information provided by federally recognized Indian tribes to public agencies when seeking financial assistance. The legislation mandates that any financial records submitted by an Indian tribe as a condition of receiving grants, cooperative agreements, or other financial aid must be kept strictly confidential and not subject to public records disclosure. Each agreement between a public agency and an Indian tribe must now include a provision explicitly stating that the financial information will remain confidential. The bill's legislative findings emphasize the importance of respecting tribal sovereignty while allowing necessary financial information collection, effectively shielding tribal financial records from public inspection. By defining "financial assistance" broadly and applying these protections to all public agencies, the bill ensures comprehensive confidentiality for tribal financial information. The legislation also includes provisions that this is a matter of statewide concern, meaning it applies to all cities in California, including charter cities. If the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes additional costs on local agencies, the state will be required to provide reimbursement for those mandated expenses.

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