MT SB378

Creates a tribal relations management team within the Department of Public Health and Human Services consisting of two positions: a tribal relations manager and a director of American Indian health

Tribal relations manager serves as lead communicator with tribal governments and federal agencies, organizes formal tribal consultations, and coordinates the annual tribal relations report to the governor

Director of American Indian health identifies health disparities between Indian and non-Indian populations and develops strategies for improving health equity

The two positions must be held by separate individuals but may coordinate and collaborate on their duties

Secretary of state must send a copy of the act to each federally recognized tribal government in Montana