The bill amends Section 54-35-23 of the North Dakota Century Code to establish a Committee on Tribal and State Relations, which will consist of seven members from both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The committee is tasked with conducting joint meetings with the North Dakota tribal governments' task force to study various tribal-state issues, including government relations, human services, and economic development. Notably, the committee will also evaluate the newly introduced "feather alert notice" for missing indigenous individuals, as outlined in Section 2 of the bill.

In addition to the committee's formation, the bill introduces new definitions and alert systems, including the "feather alert notice" for indigenous individuals believed to be in imminent danger, and a "missing and endangered persons alert notice" for adults at risk. The bill outlines the activation criteria for these alerts, emphasizing the role of law enforcement agencies and the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in coordinating responses. Furthermore, it mandates annual reports and public meetings to ensure transparency and collaboration between tribal and state entities regarding these alert systems.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 54-35-23
Adopted by the House Judiciary Committee: 54-35-23
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-35-23
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for House Appropriations Committee: 54-35-23
SECOND ENGROSSMENT: 54-35-23
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Roers: 54-35-23
Adopted by the Conference Committee: 54-35-23
Enrollment: 54-35-23