Bill Summary for S 218 (2019-2020)

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Bill: CLARIFY STATE RECOGNITION - LUMBEE INDIANS.

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Mar 11 2019
S.L. 2019-162

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
Senate Bill 218 (Public) Filed Monday, March 11, 2019
AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATE RECOGNITION OF THE LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA, TO MAKE CHANGES REGARDING THE CONVEYANCE OF THE LUMBEE TRIBE CULTURAL CENTER, AND TO ESTABLISH THE LUMBEE TRIBE OF NORTH CAROLINA TRUST FUND.
Intro. by Britt, Bishop, McInnis.

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Modifies GS 71A-3, which recognizes the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, to provide for the Tribe's continued enjoyment of all rights, privileges, and immunities as an American Indian Tribe with a recognized tribal governing body carrying out and exercising substantial governmental duties and powers similar to the State, being recognized as eligible for US special programs and services for Indians (previously, provided for continued enjoyment of all rights, privileges, and immunities enjoyed by them as citizens of the State subject to all the obligations and duties as citizens under the law).