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AL HB447
Bill
Status
4/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Lesley Vance
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the Kawita Creeks of Russell County as a state-recognized Indian tribe under Alabama law.
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Increases the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission membership from 11 to 12 members to accommodate one representative from the Kawita Creeks.
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Establishes a four-year term of office for the Kawita Creeks representative on the commission, with appointment by the Governor.
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Grants the Kawita Creeks representative full voting powers and the same privileges as other tribal representatives on the commission.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Indian Affairs Commission, Kawita Creeks in Russell County recognized, one member from tribe appointed to commission, Sec. 41-9-708 am'd.
Russell County
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Boards, Agencies and Commissions
4/5/2011