South Dakota is creating a new Commission on Indian Affairs to improve services for American Indians in the state and strengthen communication between the state government and the nine federally recognized tribes. The commission will have ten voting members—one from the Department of Tribal Relations and one representative from each of the nine tribes, selected by each tribe's own governing body. The commission cannot override or interfere with any tribe's existing negotiations or relationships with state, federal, local, or other tribal governments.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 166
Shawn Bordeaux
Prime sponsor · Sen.
D
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day