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AL SB250

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Will Barfoot

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Alabama Indian Affairs Commission membership from 7 to 9 tribal representatives by adding the Piqua Shawnee Tribe of Alabama and the United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation as state-recognized tribes

  • Renames two existing recognized groups: "Star Clan of Muscogee Creeks of Pike County" becomes "Southeast Mvskoke Nation" and "Cherokees of southeast Alabama" becomes "Chero-Creek Intratribal Indians"

  • Authorizes the commission to seek and receive appropriations and funds from state government, in addition to existing federal funding authority

  • Protects tribal records by prohibiting the commission from being compelled to provide tribal roles, genealogy, or membership information to membership organizations

  • Sets executive director salary cap at pay grade 84 of the Merit System pay plan, and requires the director to be at least 30 years old and an Alabama resident for at least 5 years prior to employment

Legislative Description

Alabama Indian Affairs Commission; commission authority and membership revised, additional tribes recognized

Authorities, Boards, & Commissions

Last Action

Pending Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Taxation General Fund2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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