H.85 (Act 8)

An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

Sponsors: Rep. Helen Head , Rep. John Moran, Rep. Kesha Ram, Rep. Brian Savage, Rep. Thomas Stevens

Last Recorded Action: 4/26/2011 - Signed by Governor on 4/22/2011

Committee Activity - Meeting Full List

2011 - 2012 Legislative Session

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

Vermont State Commission on Native American Affairs
Overview & Recommendations for Recognition of the Tribes

Sen. Hinda Miller, Lead Sponsor of Recognition Bills
Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Melody Walker Brooks, Vice Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Fred Wiseman , Professor, Johnson State College
Shirl Hook-Therrien, Member, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Michael Hoyt, Office of Legislative Council

After

H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

Review & Action

Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Committee(s):

House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs

9:00 AM

H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

The session will take place in the House Chamber. Testimony by Melody Walker Brooks will be by telephone.

Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
David Skinas, Expert Review Panelists
Melody Walker Brooks, Vice Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

4:00 PM

H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

Committee Action

Jeff Benay, Fairfax
Richard "Skip" Bernier, Newport
Charlene McManis, Worcester
Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Rep. Robert W. Lewis, Derby
David Van Deusen, VT. Sierra Club

Friday, March 25, 2011

Committee(s):

Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs

9:00 AM

H.85 - An act relating to recognition of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation as a Native American Indian tribe

(Committee Action)

Luke Willard, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
Don Stevens, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki Nation
Michael Hoyt, Legislative Counsel