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NC S489

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/2/2019

Primary Sponsor

Danny Britt

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Origin

Senate

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the state recognition of the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe of North Carolina in § 71A-4
  • Clarifies that the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe is recognized as an American Indian Tribe with a recognized tribal governing body exercising substantial governmental duties and powers
  • Specifies the tribe is eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians based on their status as Indians
  • Maintains the tribe's existing rights, privileges, and immunities as citizens of North Carolina while subjecting them to applicable laws
  • Becomes effective upon passage

Legislative Description

Clarify Waccamaw Siouan

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/3/2019

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