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. This collaboration will provide legislators with information and training on Indian law, the history of federal Indian policy, and the legal rights of tribal members. The training will include regularly updated handbooks, notifications about training opportunities, and links to educational resources.

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 aware of and invited to participate in annual training sessions regarding the legal status of tribes and related issues. The bill 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