Reinstates state recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation and establishes its leadership structure.

This bill reinstates state recognition and acknowledgment of the Montaukett Indian Nation, which was improperly removed in 1910. It establishes the Montaukett Indian Nation's leadership, including a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees, and a tribal secretary. The bill also sets qualifications for voters and officeholders, requiring them to be certified lineal members of the nation. The leadership terms are set at two years. The bill amends the Indian law to include the Montaukett Indian Nation among recognized New York state Indian nations and tribes.

Reinstates state recognition of the Montaukett Indian Nation and establishes its leadership structure.

This bill reinstates state recognition and acknowledgment of the Montaukett Indian Nation, which was improperly removed in 1910. It establishes the Montaukett Indian Nation's leadership, including a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees, and a tribal secretary. The bill also sets qualifications for voters and officeholders, requiring them to be certified lineal members of the nation. The leadership terms are set at two years. The bill amends the Indian law to include the Montaukett Indian Nation among recognized New York state Indian nations and tribes.