RECOGNITION OF THE TUSCARORA.

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House Bill 600 (Public) Filed Monday, March 31, 2025
AN ACT TO RESTORE OFFICIAL RECOGNITION TO THE TUSCARORA AND TO PROVIDE THEM REPRESENTATION ON THE COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.
Intro. by Goodwin, Stevens, Cunningham, Penny.
Status: Re-ref Com On State and Local Government (House action) (Jul 1 2026)

Bill History:

H 600

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 600 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Jul 1 2026 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

    Changes the date set forth GS 71A-7.3 from which the Indians who comprise The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories, whose ancestors signed treaties with the government of North Carolina and were granted the Indian Woods Reservation on the Roanoke River in Bertie County, are officially recognized under the statute as The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026. Makes a technical change. Extends the term of the member recommended by The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenauaka Territories to serve on the American Indian Heritage Commission (Commission) from two years to three years, with the term expiring on June 30, 2029, in GS 143B-135.5.

    Appropriates $5,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Administration for 2026-27 to assist the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs with updating its website, materials, and other documentation to reflect the new membership of that Commission. Appropriates another $5,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources for 2026-27 for the same purpose for the Commission. Effective July 1, 2026.

    Makes conforming change to effective date.

    Government, Budget/Appropriations, State Agencies, Department of Administration, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (formerly Dept. of Cultural Resources), Native Americans
    APPROP, GS 71A, GS 143B
  • Bill H 600 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Apr 2 2025 - View Summary

    Includes whereas clauses.

    Enacts new GS 71A-7.3 officially recognizing the Indians who comprise the Tuscarora Indians of the Kahtenuaka Territories, whose ancestors signed treaties with North Carolina and were granted the Indian Woods Reservation on the Roanoke River in Bertie County, from and after July 1, 2025, as the Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories, and provides that they will continue to enjoy all their 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. Also makes them eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States because of their status. Requires the Tuscarora to maintain individual enrollment criteria.

    Amends GS 143B-407 adding two members of the Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories to the State Commission of Indian Affairs. Amends GS 143B-135.5 adding one member of the Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories to the American Indian Heritage Commission and requires their initial term to be for two years.

    Government, Native Americans
    GS 71A, GS 143B
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