The reparations bills now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until Sept. 30 to decide whether to sign them into law, amidst concerns over implementation and funding.
The California group released a final report last year with more than 100 recommendations for lawmakers, highlighting the urgent need for reparative justice in the state.
The state Senate overwhelmingly approved the bill on the return of land or compensation to families whose property was taken unfairly through racially discriminatory means.
Despite the support for reparations legislation, the Newsom administration's Department of Finance opposes certain proposals due to unclear costs and potential expansive implementation challenges.
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