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AZ HB2610

Bill

Status

Passed

5/11/2016

Primary Sponsor

Javan Mesnard

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - Second Regular Session (2016)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 41-544 to change Indian nations and tribes legislative day from Tuesday of the second week to Wednesday of the first week of each regular legislative session.

  • Requires the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs to cooperate with representatives from the state's Indian nations to annually facilitate the legislative day.

  • Directs the commission to invite the legislature, governor, and other elected officials to pay tribute to American Indian history, culture, and contributions to the United States.

  • Authorizes the commission to schedule activities and discussions between state and Indian nations and tribal leaders on issues of shared interest or jurisdiction.

  • Clarifies that Indian nations and tribes legislative day is not a legal holiday.

Legislative Description

Indian nations; tribes; legislative day

Last Action

Chapter 205

5/11/2016

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