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MI HR0257
Resolution
Status
6/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Beau LaFave
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AI Summary
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Reaffirms the sovereignty of tribal nations as recognized by the U.S. Constitution, treaties, Supreme Court decisions, and federal law.
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Acknowledges that Michigan has entered into tribal-state compacts with twelve federally-recognized tribes to authorize Class III casino gaming, with the state having no regulatory authority beyond ensuring compact compliance.
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References a May 5, 2020 letter from the Michigan Attorney General warning the Hannahville Indian Community of civil and criminal penalties for reopening casinos before the Governor's COVID-19 stay-at-home order expired, characterizing it as an infringement on tribal sovereignty.
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Urges the Michigan Attorney General to refrain from infringing upon tribal nations' right to self-governance and sovereign decision-making authority.
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Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and Michigan Attorney General.
Legislative Description
A resolution to reaffirm the sovereignty of tribal nations and to encourage the Michigan Attorney General to not infringe on that sovereignty.
Last Action
Adopted
6/23/2020