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Tribal delegation petitions Senate for consultation on bills affecting reservations; SB71 to get hearing
Summary
A broad tribal delegation delivered petitions and urged the Senate to consult tribes about legislation affecting reservations and to schedule hearings; the Senate rules committee was asked to hold open public testimony on Senate Bill 71.
A delegation of tribal leaders visited the Utah State Senate to present petitions and press lawmakers to include tribal input when the Legislature considers bills that affect reservations and Indian communities.
Luke Duncan, speaking for the group, said tribes want early consultation during drafting. "We want to have a voice," he said, asking senators to schedule…
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