Revise laws related to state-tribal consultation
This bill requires Montana state agencies to establish formal consultation processes with federally recognized tribal governments when state actions may affect tribal interests. It mandates that each agency create a written consultation policy by January 1, 2026, designate a tribal liaison employee, and provide regular training on government-to-government relations and cultural competency. Agencies must submit annual reports to the governor detailing their consultation activities and policy changes, while the governor must convene yearly working meetings with tribal officials and provide annual reports to tribes on state-tribal interactions.
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Introduced Jan 21, 2025
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