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Senate funds missing and murdered Indigenous people task force, approves Feather Alert, $250,000 appropriation
Summary
The Senate passed Engrossed House Bill 11‑99 to address missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP), authorizing $250,000 for a public‑awareness campaign, a Feather Alert system and law enforcement coordination; final roll call was 46‑1.
Bismarck — The North Dakota Senate on Monday approved Engrossed House Bill 11‑99, a measure the workforce development committee described as a multi‑pronged response to the state’s missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) crisis. The Senate recorded a final tally of 46 ayes and 1 nay.
Senator Axman, speaking for the bill, said MMIP is “one of our most urgent and heartbreaking scribe[s] in our state,” and argued the legislation closes gaps in communication, coordination and funding. The bill includes an appropriation of $250,000 and directs spending toward public awareness and education,…
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