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NC H970

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Edward Goodwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Grants official state recognition to The Tuscarora of Eastern North Carolina (comprising three core communities: the Tuscarora Indian Nation of North Carolina Prospect Longhouse, Tuscarora Nation of North Carolina, and the Tuscarora Tribe of North Carolina) effective July 1, 2024

  • Designates The Tuscarora of Eastern North Carolina as a recognized American Indian Tribe eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians, with rights to maintain individual enrollment criteria and self-governance

  • Adds The Tuscarora of Eastern North Carolina to the North Carolina State Commission of Indian Affairs with two representatives selected by tribal or community consent, increasing total Indian community representatives from 21 to 23

  • Appropriates $20,000 in nonrecurring funds to the Department of Administration, North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs for the 2024-2025 fiscal year to update the department's website and publications to reflect the Tuscarora's recognition

Legislative Description

State Recognition for The Tuscarora/Funds

Administration Dept.; Appropriations; Budgeting; Commissions; Indian Affairs Comn.; Local Government; Membership; Minorities; Pu

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

5/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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