(1)  The committee shall:

Terms Used In Utah Code 36-22-2

  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
(a)  serve as a liaison between Utah Native American tribes and the Legislature;

(b)  recommend legislation for each annual general session of the Legislature if the committee determines that modifications to current law are in the best interest of the state of Utah and of the Utah Native American tribes;

(c)  review the operations of the Division of Indian Affairs and other state agencies working with Utah Native American tribes;

(d)  help sponsor meetings and other opportunities for discussion with and between Native Americans; and

(e)  hold a meeting at which public education is discussed as required by Section 53F-5-604.

(2)  In conducting its business, the committee shall comply with the rules of legislative interim committees.

Amended by Chapter 415, 2018 General Session