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OK HB2319

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ralph Shortey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. Section 99a to clarify jurisdictional boundaries for Bureau of Indian Affairs and tribal law enforcement officers in Oklahoma

  • 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

  • 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

  • Preserves existing cross-deputization agreements between tribal officers and state, local, or federal agencies

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/23/2016
Public Safety2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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