BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

HB 2232: Indian tribes and state govt

Establishing a government-to-government relationship between state government and federally recognized Indian tribes.

Summary

Directs the Governor and state agencies to establish government-to-government relationships with federally recognized Indian tribes in order to enhance and formalize working relationships with the tribes through collaboration and consultation.

From the House Bill Report (HB 2232), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate

AN ACT Relating to establishing a government-to-government relationship between state government and federally recognized Indian tribes;

Passed February 10, 2012

Version voted on: HB 2232

69 Yea 27 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	54	0	0	2
Republican	15	27	0	0

How each member voted

Apr 11, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 4, 2012By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 8, 2012By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 17, 2012Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 16, 2012GO - Majority; do pass.
Feb 13, 2012First reading, referred to Government Operations, Tribal Relations & Elections.
Feb 10, 2012Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 10, 2012Third reading, passed; yeas, 69; nays, 27; absent, 0; excused, 2.
Feb 2, 2012Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Jan 27, 2012Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Jan 25, 2012SGTA - Executive action taken by committee.
Jan 25, 2012Minority; do not pass.
Jan 25, 2012SGTA - Majority; do pass.
Jan 9, 2012First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs.
Jan 5, 2012Prefiled for introduction.

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