Alabama HB222 revises the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission, increasing its membership to include representatives from nine tribes and recognizing.

Alabama HB222 revises the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission by increasing the number of tribes represented on the commission from seven to nine. The bill recognizes two additional tribes, the Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama and the United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation. The commission is tasked with seeking grants, funds, and other benefits from both federal and state governments for Indians in Alabama. It also has the authority to recognize additional Indian tribes, bands, or groups. The commission is prohibited from providing tribal records to membership organizations.

Alabama HB222 revises the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission, increasing its membership to include representatives from nine tribes and recognizing.

Alabama HB222 revises the Alabama Indian Affairs Commission by increasing the number of tribes represented on the commission from seven to nine. The bill recognizes two additional tribes, the Ma-Chis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama and the United Cherokee Ani-Yun-Wiya Nation. The commission is tasked with seeking grants, funds, and other benefits from both federal and state governments for Indians in Alabama. It also has the authority to recognize additional Indian tribes, bands, or groups. The commission is prohibited from providing tribal records to membership organizations.