Resolution, Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of Maine To Establish An Officer On Tribal Relations

This bill proposes adding a new office called the Office of Tribal-State Affairs to the Maine Department of the Secretary of State. The office would be led by a Deputy Secretary of State appointed after consulting with tribal chiefs and would work neutrally to improve relationships between the state and federally recognized Indian tribes. Its main duties include monitoring laws that affect specific tribes, helping tribes participate in the legislative process, and coordinating with other state agencies and courts to foster better communication. The office would also create training programs for legislators, judges, and state employees to help them understand tribal-state relations.