OR SCR31

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Legislative Commission on Indian Services (LCIS), established in 1975 as the first state commission of its kind in the nation for tribal-state government relations

LCIS advises the Legislative Assembly and state agencies on the needs of American Indian people in Oregon and recognizes the sovereignty of Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes

Commission consists of 13 members appointed by the federally recognized tribes and confirmed by the Legislative Assembly

LCIS monitors legislation affecting American Indians, promotes intergovernmental cooperation, and serves as a communication channel between state and tribal governments

Adopted by Senate on May 6, 2025 and by House on June 3, 2025