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Introduced
03/11/2019
03/11/2019
In Committee
07/08/2019
07/08/2019
Crossed Over
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
Passed
07/15/2019
07/15/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/25/2019
07/25/2019
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Session
Bill Summary
Clarify State Recognition - Lumbee Indians
AI Summary
This bill clarifies the state recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. It amends existing law to recognize the Lumbee Tribe as an American Indian Tribe with a recognized tribal governing body carrying out substantial governmental duties and powers, making the tribe eligible for special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians. The bill also establishes the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Trust Fund to hold and disburse funds received from the sale or lease of natural resources on certain tribal land, and specifies how those funds can be used, such as for paying property taxes and reforestation of the land.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Ch. SL 2019-162 (on 07/25/2019)
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