The bill aims to enhance the understanding of state-tribal relations among legislators in Montana by requiring the State Director of Indian Affairs to collaborate with the legislative services division and the state-tribal relations committee to provide comprehensive training and information. This training will cover Indian law, the history of federal Indian policy, and the legal rights of tribal members. Legislators will receive regularly updated handbooks, notifications about training opportunities, and access to educational resources related to Indian education.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 2-15-143 of the Montana Code Annotated, revising the deadline for the governor to provide a report to tribal governments from September 15 to October 15 each year. It also mandates that the State Director of Indian Affairs ensure legislators are informed and invited to participate in annual training sessions focused on the legal status of tribes and issues affecting tribal communities. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_1(1): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_1(2): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_1(3): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_1(4): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_1(5): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_1: 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(1): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(10): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(11): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(12): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(2): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(3): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(4): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(5): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(6): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(7): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(8): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2(9): 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_2: 2-15-143, 5-11-112
SB0311_X(1): 2-15-143
SB0311_X(2): 2-15-143
SB0311_X: 2-15-143