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S. 521 (103rd)

Indian Tribal Justice Systems Act

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Introduced

5 March 1993

Last action

3 December 1993 · Committee

Status

See H.R.1268.

Sponsors

Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO]

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Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Tribal Justice Systems Title III: Tribal Judicial Conferences Title IV: Authorizations Title V: Disclaimers Title I: General Provisions - Indian Tribal Justice Act - Defines terms and sets forth congressional findings for purposes of this Act. Title II: Tribal Justice Systems - Establishes within the Bureau of Indian Affairs (Bureau) the Office of Tribal Justice Support (Office) to further the development of tribal justice systems and Courts of Indian Offenses. Transfers functions and personnel of the Bureau's Branch of Judicial Services to the Office. Directs the Office to: (1) establish a tribal justice systems clearinghouse; (2) survey systems resources and funding; and (3) provide training and technical assistance. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants to or enter into contracts with tribes or tribal organizations for the development and operation of tribal justice systems. Title III: Tribal Judicial Conferences - Makes tribal judicial conferences of two or more tribes an eligible organization for tribal judicial system funding if each member tribe so agrees. Title IV: Authorizations - Authorizes appropriations. Title V: Disclaimers - Sets forth disclaimers with respect to: (1) tribal authority; and (2) the Indian priority system (funding).

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Timeline

  1. 5 March 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 March 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2493)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 5 March 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 April 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-76.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 June 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 July 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-88.

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 July 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-88.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 July 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 133.

    Source: Calendars

  9. 21 July 1993

    Passed

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9172-9178)

    Source: Floor

  10. 21 July 1993

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S9172-9178)

    Source: Floor

  11. 21 July 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9174-9175)

    Source: IntroReferral

  12. 22 July 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 22 July 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 22 July 1993

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 September 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Native American Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  16. 3 December 1993

    Committee

    See H.R.1268.

    Source: Committee

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    Engrossed in Senate · EN · 21 July 1993

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    summary · EN · 21 July 1993

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