S.222 (Act 107)

An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Sponsors: Sen. Hinda Miller, Sen. Diane Snelling, Sen. William Carris

Last Recorded Action: 5/12/2010 - Signed by Governor on May 14, 2010

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

(in Room 10)

Luke Willard, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki
Roger Longtoe, Chief, Sogono Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki
April Merrill, Chief, St. Francis Sokoki Band (Missisquoi)
Howard Knight , Retired Chief/Senior Advisor, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
Nathan Pero, Clan Chief, Nolka (Deer) Clan, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
Charles Delaney-Megeso, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Frederick M. Wiseman , Chair, Department of Humanities, Johnson State College
Don Stevens, Missisquoi Abenaki
Jeff Benay, Director of Indian Education, Franklin County Public Schools
Randy Smith , Clan of the Hawk (Northeast Kingdom)
Luke Willard, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki

Friday, February 26, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

10:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

(Committee Draft - Mark-up and Vote)

Mike McShane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Frederick M. Wiseman , Chair, Department of Humanities, Johnson State College
Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

(Committee Draft - Mark-up & Vote)

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

9:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Bill Introduction

Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

9:15 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Frederick M. Wiseman , Chair, Department of Humanities, Johnson State College
Don Stevens, Missisquoi Abenaki
Roger Longtoe, Chief, Sogono Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

2:30 PM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Mike McShane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
Phyllis Donovan, Wheelock
Howard Knight , Retired Chief/Senior Advisor, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
Charles Delaney-Megeso, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Nathan Pero, Clan Chief, Nolka (Deer) Clan, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
Tim De LaBruere, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Richard Bernier

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

9:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Luke Willard, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki
Nancy Millette Doucet, Chief, Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation
Johnny Prescot, Sub-Chief, Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation
Roger Longtoe, Chief, Sogono Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

11:30 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Louise Lampman-Larivee, Member, Maquam Band, Missisquoi Abenaki

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

15 minutes after adjournment

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Committee Discussion/TBA

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

10:30 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Judy Dow, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

11:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Jenny McLaughlin, Tribal Attorney, Abenakis

Friday, April 16, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

11:00 AM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Room 10

Linda Brooks, Professor of Folklore and History, Harvard University

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

2:30 PM

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Location: Room 10

April St. Francis-Merrill, Chief, Abenakis
Jeff Benay, Director of Indian Education, Franklin County Public Schools

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

15 minutes after adjourment

S.222 - An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Discussion and possible vote on S.222