2233-S AMH OVER OSBO 027

SHB 2233 - H AMD 918

By Representative Overstreet

FAILED 02/10/2012

    On page 2, beginning on line 6, after "process." insert "The governor must make public on the office website any proposed agreements made between the Indian tribe and the affected municipalities pursuant to this subsection at least sixty days prior to final issuance of the governor's formal proclamation.  Both notice and the content of any such proposed agreements must be sent to the media, chief judge of the courts, the executive officer, sheriff, prosecutor, and governing body of those counties with territory in the area encompassed by the proposed retrocession. No sooner than twenty days from the date of making the agreement public, and at least ten days prior to issuing a proclamation, the governor must hold a public hearing in the affected counties regarding the proposed retrocession."

    EFFECT: 1) Requires the Governor to publicize in accordance with specified requirements any proposed interlocal agreements between the tribe and affected municipalities relating to the proposed retrocession; and 2) requires the Governor to hold public hearings regarding the proposed retrocession in the affected counties.

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