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ID S1320

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/22/2018

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a process for Idaho to retrocede civil or criminal jurisdiction over federally recognized Indian tribes back to the federal government upon tribal request through a retrocession resolution submitted to the governor.

  • Requires the governor to convene a government-to-government meeting with the tribe within 90 days of receiving a retrocession resolution and to issue a proclamation approving or denying the request within one year (extendable by mutual consent or up to 6 months by either party).

  • Allows legislative committees designated by the senate majority leader and house speaker to conduct public hearings within 120 days and submit non-binding advisory recommendations to the governor regarding the proposed retrocession.

  • Mandates governor consideration of four factors for motor vehicle operation retrocessions: interlocal agreements with neighboring jurisdictions, existence of tribal traffic policing agency, tribal traffic codes and courts, and adequate traffic control devices.

  • Preserves state civil jurisdiction over sexual offender civil commitments under chapter 83, title 18, Idaho Code and prevents retrocession from abating any pending state court or agency actions or proceedings.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for retrocession of civil or criminal jurisdiction for Indian tribes, to provide a process for retrocession and to provide limits for retrocession.

INDIAN TRIBES

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to Judiciary & Rules

2/23/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/22/2018

Full Bill Text

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