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Assembly restores state recognition for Montaukett Indian Nation on consent calendar
Summary
On the consent calendar the Assembly advanced A5295 to amend New York Indian law and restore recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation; a member explained the 1910 Farrow v. Benson decision and cast an affirmative vote in support.
The Assembly advanced A5295 on the consent calendar to amend New York Indian law to restore recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation. A member who explained his affirmative vote described the 1910 court decision (Farrow v. Benson) that stripped recognition and said restoration corrects a historical wrong.
"I rise today to explain my vote in support of this resolution, which is essentially, an an amendment to, section 2, article 2, and the addition of section 11 of New York State Indian law, which would essentially restore recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation," the member said, recounting the century-old case and urging support. He named community members and descendants who seek recognition.
The clerk recorded the vote and announced the bill passed on the consent calendar. Supporters framed the measure as rectifying past legal errors and restoring state recognition; the floor proceeded without further debate.
