2010 Legislative Session - bills active or pending
affecting Native American Indians in Tennessee
HB0186 by Casada
SB0136 by Ketron
Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As introduced, redesignates the second Monday in September each year as American Indian Day instead of the fourth Monday in September each year.
caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. 02/11/2009
HB0239 by Mumpower
SB1733 by Ramsey
State Government - As introduced, grants state recognition to certain fake Indian tribes, bands, and groups; provides means for other fake Indian tribes, bands, and groups to receive state recognition.
SB1733 Withdrawn. 02/23/2009
HB0333 by Mumpower
SB1735 by Ramsey
Naming and Designating - As introduced, extends state Native American Indian recognition with full legal rights and protections to the fake Remnant Yuchi Nation in the counties of Sullivan, Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Unicoi, Johnson, and Washington.
Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c State Government of S&LG of State & Local Government Committee 05/06/2009
HB1078 by Lynn
SB1015 by Johnson
Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends commission on Indian affairs, June 30, 2010.
P2C, ref. to Government Operations 02/18/2009
HB1305 by DeBerry J
SB1804 by Herron
Child Custody and Support - As enacted, requires juvenile courts to conduct custody proceedings in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
became Pub. Ch. 317 06/02/2009
HB1692 by Mumpower
SB1978 by Ramsey
Minority Affairs - As introduced, grants state recognition to certain fake Indian tribes, bands, and groups; provides means for other fake Indian tribes, bands, and groups to receive state recognition.
Assigned to Gen. Sub of S. F,W&M Comm. 06/12/2009
 HB3307 by Mumpower  
 SB3033 by Faulk

  State Government - As introduced, establishes federal standards for federal recognition of Native American   
  Indian tribes as the state standards for state recognition of Native American Indian tribes. - Amends TCA Title 4.   
  P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee 02/03/2010   |   SB3033::25CFR83 side-by-side comparison

HJR0082 by Lynn Naming and Designating - "American Indian Heritage Month," September 2009
Signed by Governor. 05/27/2009
HJR0708 by Lynn Naming and Designating - "American Indian Heritage Month," September 2010
Assigned to s/c State Government of S&LG 01/27/2010
SJR0081 by Stewart Naming and Designating - Designates 2010 as "Tanasi/Tennessee Native American History Year."
Withdrawn. 03/02/2009
SJR0082 by Stewart Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee's Native American Tribes and Nations
S. Recalled from H. 03/23/2009
SJR0114 by Stewart General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Expresses support for the Tennessee Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association and commemorative events honoring Native Americans.
Assigned to s/c State Government of S&LG 01/27/2010
SJR0167 by Barnes Memorials, Sports - Harpeth High School Lady [Non]Indians, District 11-AA champions
Signed by Governor. 04/01/2009

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