August 21, 2003
Source: The Desert Sun
http://www.thedesertsun.com/news/stories2003/state/20030821010917.shtml
On August 21, 2003 The Desert Sun reported that "a controversial bill to protect Indian sacred sites [in California]...passed its first test this year...Sen. Denise Ducheny, D-San Diego, a co-author of the bill, said the measure is intended to provide a standard procedure to ensure that tribal sacred sites are recognized and protected during development projects."