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Committee hears bill to codify Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as cabinet agency

State Senate Government, Tribal Affairs and Elections Committee · January 20, 2026
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SB 6034 would formally establish the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet‑level agency, require training and an annual report, and clarify duties to support government‑to‑government relations with federally recognized tribes; witnesses included the office director who described the change as a technical fix.

Senators heard staff and supporter testimony on proposed substitute Senate Bill 6034, which would statutoryize the Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs as a cabinet‑level agency and detail responsibilities including training,…

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