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AZ HB2614

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sally Gonzales

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 41-2053 to establish an annual Indian nations and tribes legislative day on Wednesday of the first week of each regular legislative session.

  • The governor's office on tribal relations must coordinate planning with the senate president, house speaker, and Native American legislators, with the senate hosting in odd-numbered years and the house in even-numbered years.

  • The hosting chamber shall hold a joint session of the legislature where both chambers take attendance for the legislative session during the joint session.

  • The legislative day activities include paying tribute to American Indian history, culture, and contributions to the United States, and scheduling discussions between state and tribal leaders on issues of mutual interest or jurisdiction.

  • Indian nations and tribes legislative day is not designated as a legal holiday.

Legislative Description

Indian nations; tribes; legislative day

Indian Tribes

Last Action

House read second time

2/7/2018

Full Bill Text

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