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OK HB2319
Bill
Status
5/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Ralph Shortey
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AI Summary
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Amends 21 O.S. Section 99a to clarify jurisdictional boundaries for Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal law enforcement officers in Oklahoma
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Expands tribal officer authority to enforce state laws on fee land purchased by federally recognized tribes, in addition to existing authority on federal trust lands, within Indian country as defined by 18 U.S.C. Section 1151
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Requires tribal officers to be commissioned by the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs and certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training to exercise state police powers
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Preserves existing cross-deputization agreements between tribal officers and state, local, or federal agencies
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Effective date: November 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Crimes and punishments; clarifying jurisdictional boundaries for certain peace officers; effective date.
Last Action
Approved by Governor 06/06/2016
5/27/2016