State Recognition Of Indian Tribes And Bands

The bill "State Recognition of Indian Tribes and Bands" aims to establish a process for federal recognition of Indian tribes or bands that are not currently recognized by the United States government. It outlines the criteria and procedures for states to petition for recognition on behalf of these tribes or bands. This bill could have significant impacts on unrecognized Indian tribes, granting them access to federal benefits, resources, and protections afforded to recognized tribes.

• 2023-11-29: Filed

• 2023-12-07: Referred to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

• 2023-12-07: Referred to Commerce Committee

• 2023-12-07: Referred to State Affairs Committee

• 2023-12-07: Now in Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

• 2024-01-09: 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

• 2024-01-17: Added to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee agenda

• 2024-01-19: Favorable with CS by Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

• 2024-01-19: Reported out of Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

• 2024-01-19: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

• 2024-01-19: CS Filed

• 2024-01-22: Referred to Commerce Committee

• 2024-01-22: Referred to State Affairs Committee

• 2024-01-22: Now in Commerce Committee

• 2024-01-22: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

• 2024-01-26: Added to Commerce Committee agenda

• 2024-01-30: Favorable by Commerce Committee

• 2024-01-31: Reported out of Commerce Committee

• 2024-01-31: Now in State Affairs Committee

• 2024-03-08: Died in State Affairs Committee