The bill, H. 3438, is a joint resolution that seeks to approve Ordinance Number 3421, which was adopted by the York County Council on September 7, 2021. This ordinance pertains to the expansion of the Catawba Indian Reservation, as requested by the Catawba Indian Nation. The resolution signifies the General Assembly's support for this expansion, thereby formalizing the approval process at the state level.

The resolution will take effect immediately upon receiving approval from the Governor, indicating a streamlined process for the expansion of the reservation once the necessary state endorsement is granted. This legislative action reflects the ongoing efforts to recognize and support the rights and territories of the Catawba Indian Nation within South Carolina.