The proposed bill, HB25-1057, seeks to establish the American Indian Affairs Interim Committee in Colorado. This committee would be tasked with examining issues and challenges impacting American Indian Tribal Nations within the state. The committee would consist of six members from the General Assembly, serving for the duration of the committee unless they resign, are removed, or are no longer in office. It would be authorized to meet up to six times and recommend up to five bills during each interim. Additionally, the committee would be required to submit a report to the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council summarizing its work over the preceding five years, with the committee set to be repealed effective June 30, 2030.
This initiative aligns with previous efforts to address issues significant to American Indian communities in Colorado, including physical and behavioral health matters, judicial issues, human services policy, and access to the outdoors and natural resources.
Summary
American Indian Affairs Interim Study Committee. The bill
creates the American Indian affairs interim committee (committee). The purpose of the committee is to examine issues and challenges that impact American Indian Tribal Nations.
The committee consists of 6 members of the general assembly who
serve for the duration of the committee unless they resign, are removed, or are no longer in office.
The bill allows the committee to meet up to 6 times and
recommend up to 5 bills during each interim.
On or before January 15, 2030, the bill requires the committee to
submit a report to the executive committee of the legislative council summarizing the work of the committee during the preceding 5 years.
The committee is repealed, effective June 30, 2030.
