Gov. Code, § 8301.3 · Article 2. Recognition and Acceptance of Responsibility for Harms and Atrocities Committed: Formal Apology
Gov. Code, § 8301.3
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A plaque memorializing this apology, including the contents of Sections 8301.1 and 8301.2 shall be installed and maintained publicly and conspicuously in the State Capitol Building.
(b) The Department of General Services, in consultation with the Joint Rules Committee, shall plan a plaque pursuant to this section in the State Capitol Building.
(c) The Department of General Services, in consultation with the Joint Rules Committee, shall complete all of the following goals:
(1) Review of the preliminary design plans to identify potential maintenance concerns.
(2) Ensure Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101, et seq.) compliance and other safety concerns.
(3) Review and approval of California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) documents prepared for work at the designated historic property.
(4) Review of final construction documents to ensure that all requirements are met.
(5) Prepare a maintenance agreement outlining the Department of General Services responsibility for the long-term maintenance of the plaque due to aging, vandalism, or relocation.
(d) The Department of General Services shall, in consultation with the Joint Rules Committee, establish a schedule for the design, construction, and dedication of the plaque, implement procedures to solicit designs for the plaque, devise a selection process for the choice of the design, and establish a program for the dedication of the plaque.
(e) The Joint Rules Committee shall approve the design and any other aspect of the plaque and the Department of General Services shall provide for the continuous maintenance and upkeep of the fixture.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 624, Sec. 1. (AB 3089) Effective January 1, 2025.
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