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AZ SB1194

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Theresa Hatathlie

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 41-2053 to require the governor's office on tribal relations to coordinate annually with the legislative indigenous peoples caucus (in addition to Indian nations and tribes representatives) for Indian nations and tribes legislative day.

  • Designates Indian nations and tribes legislative day to occur on Wednesday of the first week of each regular legislative session, with the Senate hosting in odd-numbered years and the House in even-numbered years.

  • Requires the hosting chamber to hold a joint legislative session and invites legislators and elected officials to pay tribute to American Indian history, culture, and contributions to the United States.

  • Mandates the office schedule activities and discussions between state and Indian nations and tribal leaders on issues of common interest or jurisdiction.

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

Legislative Description

Indian nations; tribes; legislative day

State Government - Title 41

Last Action

House read second time

3/9/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/8/2022
Government & Elections2/25/2022
Rules1/18/2022
Government Institutions1/18/2022

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