HR 2738 · 96th Congress · Native Americans
A bill to provide for State regulation of hunting and fishing rights by the Ottawa, Chippewa, Pottawatamie and Menominee Indians of Michigan by terminating any hunting or fishing rights or otherwise gathering the fruits of the land such Indians may have under treaties with the United States.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries.(1979-03-08)
Plain Language Summary
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Terminates any hunting or fishing rights which the Ottawa, Chippewa, Pottawatamie, or Menominee Indians of Michigan may have under treaties with the United States. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to pay to each such tribe an amount adequate to compensate such tribe for the loss of such rights if it is proven that: (1) such right exists; and (2) such loss results directly in a visible loss of revenues to said Indians. Directs the State of Michigan to determine the amount of such lost revenue. Grants the State of Michigan the right to enact and enforce laws pertaining to the conservation of wildlife and game as they relate to members of Indian tribes on or off reservation lands.…
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Cosponsors (3)
2 Democrats1 Republican