Proposed Bill No. 1165 mandates the Governor of Connecticut to engage in discussions with the Mohegan Tribe to amend the existing agreement from April 25, 1994, which addresses the tribe's land claim against the state. Specifically, the bill seeks to delete section 1F of the agreement, which currently requires the Mohegan Tribe to make payments in lieu of taxes on certain real property to the town of Montville. Additionally, the bill requires the town of Montville to initiate discussions with the Mohegan Tribe to establish a revised agreement that acknowledges the tribe's sovereignty.

The purpose of this bill is to facilitate the renegotiation of the financial obligations imposed on the Mohegan Tribe regarding tax payments to Montville and to foster a more equitable relationship between the tribe and the town. By removing the requirement for tax payments, the bill aims to recognize the sovereignty of the Mohegan Tribe and potentially enhance their economic and cultural autonomy within the state.