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ND SCR4017

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/12/2019

Primary Sponsor

Joan Heckaman

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Origin

Senate

66th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Urges the Indian Affairs Commission to study archaeology, cultural resources, and the expertise of tribal elders and tribal historic preservation officers in North Dakota

  • Directs the Indian Affairs Commission to coordinate with state agencies including the Department of Transportation, State Historical Society, and Public Service Commission to identify, evaluate, and preserve culturally significant historic and prehistoric sites

  • Calls for education of local, state, and federal agencies and the public on tribal perspectives regarding the importance, treatment, and protection of culturally significant sites

  • Requests the Indian Affairs Commission report its findings, recommendations, and any required legislation to the Sixty-seventh Legislative Assembly if a study is conducted

Legislative Description

A concurrent resolution urging the Indian Affairs Commission to study the archaeological discipline, cultural resources, and the knowledge and expertise of tribal elders and tribal historic preservation officers to educate local, state, and federal agencies and the public and to facilitate effective consultation and cooperation for historic and prehistoric site identification and the betterment of North Dakota and its citizens.

Last Action

Filed with Secretary Of State 04/12

4/12/2019

Committee Referrals

Energy and Natural Resources2/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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