Key points in the tribal justice bill by California state Sen. Richard Alarcon, D-San Fernando, which could come before the full Senate next year:
Tribal law enforcement officers, if they met certain standards, would have the full powers and duties of peace officers.
Tribal police would be able to participate in the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System, which gives access to criminal data on suspects.
Tribes would maintain a liability insurance policy of at least $1 million, although proposals since the bill was introduced have been to raise that figure to $5 million per incident.
The Attorney General's office would be required to establish a tribal task force that would help tribes acquire federal money for law enforcement efforts and ensure cooperation between police forces and the justice system.
The attorney general would maintain an Office of Native American Affairs to promote strengthened tribal justice systems, among other concerns.
Special training would be given to law enforcement officers on sovereignty and jurisdictional issues.
Tribal law enforcement officers would be required, just like other state peace officers, to meet standards set by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.