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ND HB1257
Bill
Status
1/10/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Skarphol
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AI Summary
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University of North Dakota may not retire or discontinue use of the Sioux nickname and logo unless the state board of higher education receives written notice from the chairmen of both the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and Spirit Lake Tribe indicating their members voted in tribal referendums to revoke permission.
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The provision overrides any prior action, decision, or legal settlement by the state board of higher education, University of North Dakota, or NCAA regarding the Sioux nickname and logo.
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State funds may not be used to influence any tribal referendum election held to consider revoking permission for the university to use the Sioux nickname and logo.
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The Act is declared an emergency measure.
Legislative Description
The athletic nickname and logo of the university of North Dakota; and to declare an emergency.
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 5 nays 88
2/21/2011