SB1681 - Tennessee: Environment And Conservation, Department Of

Environment and Conservation, Department of - Authorizes commissioner of environment and conservation to issue recognition to certain Indian tribes; grants recognition to Cherokee Wolf Clan. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 34. Fiscal Summary for *SB1681 Increase State Revenues - $55,100 Increase State Expenditures - $49,200/Recurring $5,900/One-Time Bill Summary for *SB1681 This bill authorizes the commissioner of environment and conservation to approve petitions for tribal recognition in Tennessee. This bill specifies the requirements for tribal recognition, which would generally include proof of descent from a historical Indian group, some cultural distinction from other groups, and not having had a federal Indian relationship terminated or forbidden by federal law. If the commissioner approves a petition for tribal recognition, the department of environment and conservation would be required to issue tribal [...]

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