Montana SB379 revises laws to enhance consultation between state agencies and tribal governments.
Montana SB379 revises laws to enhance consultation between state agencies and tribal governments. The bill mandates state agencies to collaborate with tribal governments in developing policies and agreements, establish a government-to-government relationship, and create written consultation policies. It requires agencies to designate a tribal liaison, provide regular training, and submit annual reports to the governor. The governor must then report to tribal governments on state and tribal activities. The bill also defines terms such as "consultation," "state agency," and "tribal government.
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