The bill aims to enhance legislative understanding of state-tribal relations by requiring the Legislative Services Division to provide comprehensive training and information to legislators. This training will cover Indian law, the history of federal Indian policy, the legal rights of tribal members, and various social, economic, and cultural issues relevant to tribes. The bill mandates the creation of regularly updated tribal relations handbooks, notifications about training opportunities, and access to educational resources related to Indian education. Additionally, it amends existing laws to ensure that legislators are invited to participate in training sessions organized by the governor's office and tribal governments.

Furthermore, the bill revises the reporting timeline for state agencies to tribal governments, changing the deadline from September to October 15 for submitting annual reports on activities related to tribal populations. It also includes a new section that establishes state-tribal relations training as a responsibility of the Legislative Services Division. The bill emphasizes collaboration between the state director of Indian affairs and the Legislative Services Division to facilitate this training. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-15-143, 5-11-112