Looking back on Montana Indigenous caucus 2023 session
Buffalo’s Fire Looking back on Montana Indigenous caucus 2023 session
Stay updated with breaking news from Windy Boy. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Buffalo’s Fire Looking back on Montana Indigenous caucus 2023 session
The legislature passed a number of bills related to tribes in Montana that still await Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signature. These included a bill putting in place reporting requirements for Indian Education for All funds, a bill placing the Indian Child Welfare Act in state code and a bill reimbursing Lake County for federal criminal jurisdiction on the Flathead Reservation.
The 2023 Legislative Session concluded on Tuesday, and several bills that promote progress in Indian Country have advanced.
JoVonne Wagner Montana Free Press Indigenous Legislative Fellow for 2023 A legislative conference committee voted against restoring the original
A conference committee accepted the majority of an amendment brought for a bill that would codify parts of the federal Indian Child Welfare Act into state law on Friday.