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Trail of Tears Assoc.
SJR0767

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SB3033
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 American Indian Heritage Month
 HJR0708

Display of Historical Artifacts at
the Capitol  
SB1352
HB0038

American Indian Day
 SB0136
 HB0186

State Tribal Recognition
 SB1733
HB0239

SB1735
HB0333

SB1978
HB1692

Extension of the Tennessee Commission
of Indian Affairs
 SB1015
 HB1078

2010 Tanasi 
Native American History Year
SJR0081

Acknowledgement of TN's Historic First Nations
SJR0082

Dragging Canoe Day
SJR0113

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TN Chapter
Trail of Tears Assoc.
SJR0114 -2009

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passed 2009
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passed 2009

2008

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SB1804 by *Herron and HB1305 by *DeBerry  (Introduced 2009)


 

Child Custody and Support - As introduced, requires juvenile courts to conduct custody proceedings in compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Amends TCA Section 37-1-101.

SB1804 Comp. became Public Chapter 317 06/02/2009
HB1305 Public Chapter 317 06/02/2009
Read Public Chapter 317
 
*Sen. Roy Herron - (615) 741-4576 or (731) 364-5415 field ofc.
E-Mail sen.roy.herron@capitol.tn.gov  
Learn more about Sen. Herron http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s24.html

*Rep. John J. DeBerry, Jr. - (615) 741-2239 or (901) 725-0130 field ofc.
E-Mail rep.john.deberry@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. DeBerry http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h90.html

View History of SB1804 and HB1305
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1804

SJR0113 *Stewart  (Introduced 2009)


 

Naming and Designating - "Dragging Canoe Day," February 28, 2009

 SJR0113 - Withdrawn 23 March 2009 

*Sen. Eric Stewart - (615) 741-6694
 E-Mail sen.eric.stewart@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Stewart http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/S14.html

View History of SJR0113
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0113

SJR0114 *Stewart  (Introduced 2009)


 

General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Expresses support for the
Tennessee Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association and commemorative
events honoring Native Americans.

 SJR0114 Assigned to s/c State Government of S & L Gov 01/27/2010
*Sen. Eric Stewart - (615) 741-6694
 E-Mail sen.eric.stewart@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Stewart http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/S14.html

Co-Sponsors

Sen. Jim Kyle - (615) 741-4167
E-Mail sen.jim.kyle@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Kyle http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s28.html

Sen. Roy Herron - (615) 741-4576 or (731) 364-5415 field ofc.
E-Mail sen.roy.herron@capitol.tn.gov  
Learn more about Sen. Herron http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s24.html  

Sen. Ophelia Ford - (615) 741-1767 or field ofc. (901) 948-7755 
E-Mail sen.ophelia.ford@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Ford http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s29.html

Sen. Charlotte Burks - (615) 741-3978 or field ofc. (931) 839-3392 
E-Mail sen.charlotte.burks@capitol.tn.gov  
 Learn more about Sen. Burks http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s15.html

Track This Legislation
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0114

SB1978 *Ramsey and HB1692 *Mumpower  (Introduced 2009)


 

Minority Affairs - As introduced, grants state recognition to certain Indian tribes,
bands, and groups; provides means for other Indian tribes, bands, and groups
to receive state recognition.
Amends TCA Title 4.

 SB1978 Placed on S. S&L Govt. Comm. cal. for 03/31/2010
HB1692 Held on desk 06/09/2009
*Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey - (615) 741-4524 or  (423) 323-8700 field ofc.
E-Mail lt.gov.ron.ramsey@capitol.tn.gov
 Learn more about Lt. Gov. Ramsey http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s2.html  

* Rep. Jason Mumpower - (615)741-2050 or (423) 989-3234 field ofc.
 E-Mail rep.jason.mumpower@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Mumpower http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h3.html

Track This Legislation & View Amendments
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1978

SJR0082 by *Stewart  (Introduced 2009)


 

Memorials, Recognition - Tennessee's Native American Tribes and Nations

SJR0082 - Recalled 23 March 2009
*Sen. Eric Stewart - (615) 741-6694
 E-Mail sen.eric.stewart@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Stewart http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/S14.html

Co-Sponsors

Sen. Douglas Henry - (615) 741-3291 
E-Mail sen.douglas.henry@capitol.tn.gov   
 Learn more about Sen. Henry http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s21.html

*Sen. Roy Herron - (615) 741-4576 or (731) 364-5415 field ofc.
E-Mail sen.roy.herron@capitol.tn.gov  
Learn more about Sen. Herron http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s24.html

Sen. Beverly Marrero - (615) 741-9128 
E-Mail sen.beverly.marrero@capitol.tn.gov    
 Learn more about http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s30.html

Sen. Ophelia Ford - (615) 741-1767 or field ofc. (901) 948-7755 
E-Mail sen.ophelia.ford@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Ford http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s29.html

Track This Legislation
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0082

SJR0081 by *Stewart  (Introduced 2009)


 

Naming and Designating - Designates 2010 as
"Tanasi/Tennessee Native American History Year."

SJR0081 - Withdrawn 2 March 2009

*Sen. Eric Stewart - (615) 741-6694
 E-Mail sen.eric.stewart@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Stewart http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/S14.html

Co-Sponsor

Sen. Beverly Marrero - (615) 741-9128 
E-Mail sen.beverly.marrero@capitol.tn.gov    
 Learn more about http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s30.html

View History of SJR0081
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0081

HJR0082 by *Lynn  (Introduced 2009)




Naming and Designating - "American Indian Heritage Month," September 2009

 Signed by Governor 05/27/2009
*Rep. Susan M. Lynn - (615) 741-7462
E-Mail rep.susan.lynn@capitol.tn.gov  
Learn more about Rep. Lynnhttp://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h57.html

View History of HJR0082
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0082

SB1015 by *Johnson and HB1078 by *Lynn  (Introduced 2009)


 

Sunset Laws - As introduced, extends commission on Indian affairs, June 30, 2010.
Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29 and Title 4, Chapter 34.

 SB1015  P2C, ref. to S. Govt. Ops. Comm. 02/18/2009
HB1078 P2C, ref. to Government Operations 02/18/2009

*Sen. Jack Johnson - (615) 741-2495
E-Mail sen.jack.johnson@capitol.tn.gov   
Learn more about Sen. Jackson http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s23.html

*Rep. Susan M. Lynn - (615) 741-7462
E-Mail rep.susan.lynn@capitol.tn.gov  
Learn more about Rep. Lynnhttp://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h57.html

Co-Sponsors 

Rep. Mike Kernell - (615) 741-3726 or (901) 454-113 field ofc.
E-Mail rep.mike.kernell@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Kernell http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h93.html

 Rep. Jim Cobb - (615) 741-1450 or (423) 365-4848 field ofc.
E-Mail rep.jim.cobb@capitol.tn.gov   
Learn more about Rep. Cobb http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h31.html

 Track This Legislation
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1015

SB1735 by *Ramsey and HB0333 by *Mumpower  (Introduced 2009)




Naming and Designating - As introduced, extends state Native American Indian recognition with full legal rights and protections to the Remnant Yuchi Nation in the counties of Sullivan, Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Unicoi, Johnson, and Washington.
Amends TCA Title 4.

 SB1735 P2C, ref. to S. S & L Govt. Comm. 02/18/2009
 HB0333 Taken Off Notice For Cal. in s/c S Gov of S & L G  05/06/2009

 *Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey - (615) 741-4524 or  (423) 323-8700 field ofc.
E-Mail lt.gov.ron.ramsey@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Lt. Gov. Ramsey http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s2.html  

* Rep. Jason Mumpower - (615)741-2050 or (423) 989-3234 field ofc.
 E-Mail rep.jason.mumpower@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Mumpower http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h3.html

Co-Sponsors

Rep. Tony Shipley - (615) 741-2886
E-Mail rep.tony.shipley@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Shipley http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h2.html 
 
Track This Legislation
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1735

SB1733 by *Ramsey and HB0239 by *Mumpower  (Introduced 2009)




State Government - As introduced, grants state recognition to certain Indian tribes,
bands, and groups; provides means for other Indian tribes, bands,
 and groups to receive state recognition.
Amends TCA Title 4.

 SB1733 - Withdrawn 23 February 2009

*Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey - (615) 741-4524 or  (423) 323-8700 field ofc.
E-Mail lt.gov.ron.ramsey@capitol.tn.gov
 Learn more about Lt. Gov. Ramsey http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s2.html  

* Rep. Jason Mumpower - (615)741-2050 or (423) 989-3234 field ofc.
 E-Mail rep.jason.mumpower@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Mumpower http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h3.html

Co-Sponsors
Rep. Tony Shipley - (615) 741-2886
E-Mail rep.tony.shipley@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Shipley http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h2.html 

View History of SB1733 and HB0239
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1733 

SB0136 by *Ketron  and HB0186 *Casada  (Introduced 2009)

 


Holidays and Days of Special Observance - As introduced, redesignates the second
Monday in September each year as American Indian Day instead of the fourth
Monday in September each year.
Amends TCA Title 15.

 SB0136 P2C, ref. to S. S&L Govt. Comm. 02/11/2009
HB0186 P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt. 02/11/2009

* Sen. Bill Ketron - (615) 741-6853
E-Mail sen.bill.ketron@capitol.tn.gov 
Learn more about Sen. Ketron http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/S13.html

*Rep. Glen Casada - (615) 741-4389 or (615) 595-8759 field ofc.
E-Mail rep.glen.casada@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Casada http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h63.html 

Track This Legislation
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0136  

SB1352 by *Tate and HB0038 *Hardaway  (Introduced 2009)




General Assembly - As introduced, requires the approval of the general assembly for
any historical artifacts to be newly displayed in either chambers or on the second
floor of the capitol and authorizes removal of historical articles if deemed
appropriate by the general assembly.
 Amends TCA Title 3 and Title 4.

 SB1352 Assigned to Gen. Sub of: S. S&L Govt. Comm. 05/05/2009
 HB0038 Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: State & Local Government Committee 01/26/2010

*Sen. Reginald Tate - (615) 741-2509
E-Mail sen.reginald.tate@capitol.tn.gov
 Learn more about Sen. Tate http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s33.html  

*Rep. G. A. Hardaway - (615) 741-5625
E-Mail rep.ga.hardaway@capitol.tn.gov
 Learn more about Rep. Hardaway http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h92.html

Track This Legislation
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1352

HJR0708 by *Lynn  (Introduced 2010)




Naming and Designating - "American Indian Heritage Month," September 2010

 HJR0708 Assigned to s/c State Government of S&LG 01/27/2010
*Rep. Susan M. Lynn - (615) 741-7462
E-Mail rep.susan.lynn@capitol.tn.gov  
Learn more about Rep. Lynnhttp://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h57.html

Track This Legislation
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=HJR0708

SB3033 by *Faulk and by HB3307 *Mumpower  (Introduced 2010)




State Government - As introduced, establishes federal standards for federal recognition of Native American Indian tribes as the state standards for state recognition
of Native American Indian tribes.

 SB3033 Placed on S. S&L Govt. Comm. cal. for 03/31/2010
HB3307 Assigned to s/c State Government of S&LG 02/10/2010
* Sen. Mike Faulk - (615) 741-2061
E-Mail sen.mike.faulk@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Faulk http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/s4.html

* Rep. Jason Mumpower - (615)741-2050 or (423) 989-3234 field ofc.
 E-Mail rep.jason.mumpower@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Rep. Mumpower http://www.capitol.tn.gov/house/members/h3.html

Track This Legislation
 http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SB3033

SJR0767 by *Stewart  (Introduced 2010)




General Assembly, Statement of Intent or Position - Expresses support for the Tennessee Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association and commemorative events honoring Native Americans. -

SJR0767 Assigned to s/c State Gov of S&LG  03/17/2010

*Sen. Eric Stewart - (615) 741-6694
 E-Mail sen.eric.stewart@capitol.tn.gov
Learn more about Sen. Stewart http://www.capitol.tn.gov/senate/members/S14.html
Co-Sponsors
Sen. Mike Faulk, Sen. Beverly Marrero, Sen. Roy Herron

  Track This Legislation
http://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default.aspx?BillNumber=SJR0767
 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
 



  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State Legislation
Pertaining to Indian Affairs

 
The 106th TN General Assembly convened (its biennial session) 13 January '09 and adjourned 18 June '09 ~ then reconvened 12 January 2010