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NY A05411
Bill
Status
7/21/2020
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Adds the Montaukett Indians to the list of recognized New York state Indian nations and tribes in the Indian law.
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Grants state recognition and acknowledgment to the Montaukett Indians, reversing a 1910 court decision (Pharoah v. Benson) that had declared them extinct.
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Establishes tribal governance structure consisting of a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees, and a tribal secretary elected annually by majority ballot vote.
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Requires voters to be at least eighteen years old and certified as blood right members of the Montaukett Indians nation according to tribal rules and regulations.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides for state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indians; provides that the Montaukett Indians shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; further provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
7/21/2020