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2007 SESSION

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SB 1136 Indians, Council on; changes membership thereof, report.

Introduced by: Ryan T. McDougle | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS ENACTED WITH GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION:

Council on Indians.  Changes the membership of the Council on Indians to consist of the chiefs of the Virginia tribes officially recognized by the Commonwealth, two at-large members appointed by the Governor from the Indian population residing in the state, and a member of the Governor's senior staff.  The bill also authorizes the Council to establish an advisory committee consisting of members of representatives of Virginia tribes officially recognized by the Commonwealth and non-recognized Indian descendant communities.  In addition, the bill also adds a provision recognizing tribal relations that includes a statement of intent for the Commonwealth to act within the spirit and intent of certain original treaties to the extent permitted by the United States Constitution when dealing with official recognized tribes.  The bill contains technical amendments.

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Council on Indians.  Changes the membership of the Council on Indians to consist of the chiefs of the Virginia tribes officially recognized by the Commonwealth, two at-large members appointed by the Governor from the Indian population residing in the state, and a member of the Governor's senior staff.  The bill also authorizes the Council to establish an advisory committee consisting of members of recognized and nonrecognized Indian tribes.  The bill contains technical amendments.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Council on Indians.  Changes the membership of the Council on Indians to consist of the chiefs of the Virginia tribes officially recognized by the Commonwealth, two at large members appointed by the Governor from the Indian population residing in the state, and a member of the Governor's senior staff.  The bill also authorizes the Council to establish an advisory committee consisting of members of recognized and nonrecognized Indian tribes.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Council on Indians. Changes the membership of the Council on Indians to consist of the chiefs of the Virginia tribes officially recognized by the Commonwealth. Currently the membership includes legislative members. The bill also (i) provides for the chair and vice-chair to be elected from the membership annually, (ii) authorizes each tribal chief to appoint a designee to serve as his representative at meetings and other activities of the Council. In addition, the bill provides that it shall be the policy of the Commonwealth to recognize the sovereignty of Virginia tribes officially recognized by the Commonwealth and to operate with such tribes on a sovereign-to-sovereign basis.