HB1190 — Changes to Existing Law | SD Legislature Tracker

NEW SECTION added to Chapter 1-54

There is established the South Dakota-tribal consultation commission to foster continuing cooperation and collaboration between the state and the nine federally recognized Indian tribes, in a way that recognizes and respects tribal sovereignty and self-6 governance, and allows representatives of the tribes to provide input on state affairs. The commission shall consist of: (1) The Governor or a cabinet-level designee; (2) The secretary of the Department of Tribal Relations, or the secretary's designee; (3) One representative from each federally recognized Indian tribe, appointed by the governing body of the tribe; (4) One member of the House of Representatives, appointed by the speaker of the House of Representatives; and (5) One member of the Senate; appointed by the president pro tempore of the Senate. Any vacancy on the commission must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. At its initial meeting, the commission shall elect a chair and vice chair from among its members. The Department of Tribal Relations shall provide administrative support to the commission. The commission shall meet at least once every three months. At each meeting, the Governor or the Governor's designee shall provide a report detailing any initiative that the state has undertaken since the previous meeting or any relevant update on an initiative that had been previously reported to the commission, and receive feedback from the commission on any impact the initiative might have on the tribes. The commission shall submit an annual report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor on or before December first of each year. 26