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NC H280

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Charles Graham

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies G.S. 71A-3 to redefine the rights and status of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina located in Robeson, Cumberland, Hoke, and Scotland counties
  • Removes language limiting the Lumbee Tribe to rights and privileges as citizens of the State and replaces it with recognition as an American Indian Tribe with a recognized tribal governing body
  • Grants the Lumbee Tribe rights, privileges, and immunities as an American Indian Tribe exercising substantial governmental duties and powers similar to the State
  • Makes the Lumbee Tribe eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians based on their status as Indians
  • Effective upon enactment

Legislative Description

Mod Rights/Privileges/Immunities Lumbee Tribe

Last Action

Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/3/2019
State and Local Government3/7/2019

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