SELECT TRIBAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

 

Topic 1:  Taxation issues.

 

A study of state taxation in connection with tribal sovereignty.  The committee is to study the correlation between taxes and benefits in order to determine if the ratio is fair.  The committee is to study property and severance taxes in relation to the tribes.

 

Topic 2:  Tribal health issues.

 

A study of tribal health issues and how those issues impact the tribes and the surrounding communities.  The committee is to obtain information regarding tribal health issues and continue to support funding efforts.

 

Topic 3:  Right-of-way and utilities issues.

 

A study involving right-of-way issues and utility development in conjunction with tribal sovereignty.

 

Topic 4:  Water development issues.

 

A study of water development issues on the reservation in conjunction with the water development commission and tribal sovereignty.

 

Topic 5:  Tribal gaming.

 

The committee shall serve as a liaison for the legislature in the gaming negotiations between the governor and the tribes.

 


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