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AL SB408
Bill
Status
3/15/2012
Primary Sponsor
William Beasley
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AI Summary
SB408 Summary
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Amends Section 41-9-708 of the Code of Alabama 1975 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 by adding one representative from the Kawita Creeks of Russell County.
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Provides that the Kawita Creeks representative shall be appointed by the Governor and shall serve initial and subsequent terms of four years.
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Establishes that the Kawita Creeks member shall have the same voting powers and rights as other tribal representatives on the commission.
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Takes effect 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 Senate committee on Governmental Affairs
3/15/2012