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AZ SCM1002

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Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/31/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jack Jackson

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-first Legislature - First Regular Session (2013)

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor of Arizona to establish a cabinet-level Indian Affairs Department to address state-tribal policies and issues.

  • Notes Arizona has over 294,000 American Indians and 22 federally recognized tribes contributing tens of millions of dollars to the state economy.

  • Cites New Mexico's example of establishing a cabinet-level Indian Affairs Department with a smaller American Indian population than Arizona.

  • States the existing Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs has lacked adequate funding and support for its mission.

  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit copies of the memorial to the Governor, Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs members, and all federally recognized tribes in Arizona.

Legislative Description

Indian nations; cabinet department

Last Action

Referred to Senate GE Committee

2/4/2013

Full Bill Text

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