61^st WYOMING LEGISLATURE

INTERIM COMMITTEE STUDIES

2011 INTERIM

SELECT COMMITTEE ON TRIBAL RELATIONS

Standard Budget:     $12,500.00

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 to address 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     Health

The Committee will review health care issues, including monitoring the implications and implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and studying Public Law 93-638 clinics and the options and requirements for the construction and operation of a 638 health clinic.

Priority #: 3     Family Services, Juveniles and Law Enforcement

The Committee will examine family services and juvenile issues and law enforcement efforts, training and cooperation.

Priority #: 4     Water

The Committee will continue to monitor and examine water issues.  The Committee will investigate the management of the Wind River Irrigation Project by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and will request a field hearing to address concerns of tribal members.

Priority #: 5     Solid Waste

The Committee will receive information and updates on solid waste needs, facilities and services.  The Committee will work with state, county and tribal governments.

Priority #: 6     Taxes

The Committee will monitor and consider tax issues, including severance taxes.

Priority #: 7     Tentative Meeting Schedule:

The Committee typically schedules two meetings during the year.  During the 2011 interim, the Committee proposes to also attend a field hearing on the Wind River Indian Irrigation Project.