Appalachian Cherokee Nation of Virginia; recognizes existence within State, etc. (SJ73)

Introduced By

Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Recognition of the Appalachian Cherokee Nation.  Recognizes the existence of Appalachian Cherokee Nation within the Commonwealth and grants the Appalachian Cherokee Nation, Incorporated, representation on the Virginia Council on Indians. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/11/2012Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100672D
01/11/2012Referred to Committee on Rules
02/03/2012Continued to 2013 in Rules

Map

This bill mentions Lee, Smyth, Wise, Nottoway, Winchester.

Comments

Marlene Knight writes:

This bill is long over due and should be extended to ALL Indian Nations. By Right.

Joseph "Soaring Eagle" Epps writes:

I Am totally in favor of Appalachian Cherokee Nation of Virginia; recognizes existence within State, etc. (SJ73)

Mary Wilkerson (Morning Rain) writes:

I am in favor of Bill SJ73.