Restores rights of self-determination to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians in Maine.

This bill aims to restore self-determination rights to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians in Maine. It recognizes their exclusive jurisdiction over their territories and trust lands, including civil and criminal law enforcement, natural resource regulation, and land use. The bill also establishes a dispute resolution process between the tribes and the state. It clarifies land acquisition procedures and defines terms such as "Indian territory" and "trust land." The provisions take effect contingent on tribal agreements.

Restores rights of self-determination to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians in Maine.

This bill aims to restore self-determination rights to the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians in Maine. It recognizes their exclusive jurisdiction over their territories and trust lands, including civil and criminal law enforcement, natural resource regulation, and land use. The bill also establishes a dispute resolution process between the tribes and the state. It clarifies land acquisition procedures and defines terms such as "Indian territory" and "trust land." The provisions take effect contingent on tribal agreements.