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ND HB1208

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Duane DeKrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

62nd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new section to chapter 15-10 of the North Dakota Century Code regarding the University of North Dakota's use of the Sioux nickname and logo
  • Prohibits the University of North Dakota from retiring or discontinuing use of the Sioux nickname and logo regardless of actions by the state board of higher education, university decisions, or NCAA legal settlements
  • Requires the state board of higher education to receive written notice from the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe chairman before the university can discontinue the Sioux nickname and logo
  • The written notice must confirm that Standing Rock Sioux Tribe members voted in a tribal referendum to revoke permission for the university to use the Sioux nickname and logo

Legislative Description

The athletic nickname and logo of the university of North Dakota.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 8 nays 85

2/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Education1/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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