60^th WYOMING LEGISLATURE

INTERIM COMMITTEE STUDIES

2010 INTERIM

 

 

SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRIBAL RELATIONS

 

Standard Budget:     $7,500.00

 

Priority # 1     General Responsibilities

 

Created by the Management Council, the Select Committee on Tribal Relations works with the Eastern Shoshone Indian Tribe, the Northern Arapaho Indian Tribe and various state agencies, in addressing services and needs on the Wind River Indian Reservation.  The Committee addresses health and safety, water (including potable water to homes), education, transportation, gaming, communications, minerals, revenue, economic development and other issues that are a concern to the citizens on and near the Reservation.

 

Priority # 2     Water

 

Exploration of issues and obstacles which hamper the ability of the State of Wyoming and the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes from working together on water issues.  What is the possibility of future water development which would benefit the Tribes and the State of Wyoming?

 

Priority # 3     TERO

 

Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO).  Review the history and legalities of TERO.  What is the basis for TERO taxes on state-funded projects on the Reservation?

 

Priority # 4     Education

 

Review and study education funding and delivery systems on the Reservation.  Also consider Bureau of Indian Affairs issues related to education.

 

Priority # 5     Housing

 

Update on issues, including efforts to extend utility service.

 

Priority # 6     Reports

 

The Committee will solicit and receive reports regarding health care issues, title 25 issues, indigent care and Indian health care services.

 

 

Tentative Meeting Schedule:

 

The Committee typically schedules two or three 1-day meetings during the year.  During the 2010 interim, the Committee proposes holding a joint, half-day meeting with either the Joint Labor, Health and Social Services Interim Committee or Joint Judiciary Interim Committee to explore mutual relevant issues.