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AL HB492
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Lesley Vance
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 41-9-708 of the Alabama Code to recognize the Kawita Creeks of Russell County as a state-recognized Indian tribe.
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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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Provides that the Kawita Creeks representative shall be appointed by the Governor for an initial term of four years, with subsequent terms also lasting four years.
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Grants the Kawita Creeks representative the same voting powers and privileges as other commission members representing state-recognized Indian tribes.
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The act 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
3/6/2012