SJR69 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jack W. WilliamsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

UPHOLDING THE LANGUAGE OF THE FEDERAL INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS ACT IN REGARD TO STATE RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES.

Summary

A Senate Joint Resolution from Alabama affirming support for state-recognized tribes and for keeping them covered under the federal Indian Arts and Crafts Act, plus it supports adding Native Hawaiians to the Act.

What This Bill Does

The bill states Alabama's official position on tribal recognition and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. It reaffirms recognition of eight named state-recognized tribes and supports their continued inclusion under the federal Act. It also endorses adding Native Hawaiians to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Who It Affects

• Eight Alabama state-recognized tribes listed in the bill; their recognition is reaffirmed and they are supported to remain covered under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
• Native Hawaiians, as the bill supports their addition to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, would be eligible for coverage under the Act if added.

Key Provisions

• Reaffirms Alabama's recognition of eight specific state-recognized tribes.
• Supports the continuation of state-recognized tribes under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.
• Supports the addition of Native Hawaiians to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Upholding the Language in the Indian Arts and Crafts Act