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S.222 (Act 107)

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

Sen. Hinda Miller , Sen. Diane Snelling , Sen. William Carris
5/12/2010 - Signed by Governor on May 14, 2010
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  • Sen. Hinda Miller
  • Sen. Diane Snelling
  • Sen. William Carris
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Senate 5/12/2010 - Signed by Governor on May 14, 2010
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An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

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

Committee Meetings

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

Meeting Full List

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
Print Report
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


No committee documents found for S.222 in the 2009 - 2010 Legislative Session.
An act relating to state recognition of Native American Indian tribes in Vermont

Witnesses Who Testified

2009 - 2010 Legislative Session
Print Report
House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs
  • Jeff Benay, Director of Indian Education, Franklin County Public Schools
  • Richard Bernier
  • Linda Brooks, Professor of Folklore and History, Harvard University
  • Tim De LaBruere, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Charles Delaney-Megeso, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Phyllis Donovan, Wheelock
  • Judy Dow, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Howard Knight , Retired Chief/Senior Advisor, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
  • Louise Lampman-Larivee, Member, Maquam Band, Missisquoi Abenaki
  • Roger Longtoe, Chief, Sogono Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki
  • Jenny McLaughlin, Tribal Attorney, Abenakis
  • Mike McShane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • Sen. Hinda Miller, Chittenden County
  • Nancy Millette Doucet, Chief, Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation
  • Nathan Pero, Clan Chief, Nolka (Deer) Clan, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
  • Johnny Prescot, Sub-Chief, Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation
  • April St. Francis-Merrill, Chief, Abenakis
  • Don Stevens, Missisquoi Abenaki
  • Luke Willard, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki
  • Frederick M. Wiseman , Chair, Department of Humanities, Johnson State College
Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
  • Jeff Benay, Director of Indian Education, Franklin County Public Schools
  • Charles Delaney-Megeso, Chair, Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs
  • Howard Knight , Retired Chief/Senior Advisor, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
  • Roger Longtoe, Chief, Sogono Elnu Tribe of the Abenaki
  • Mike McShane, Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office
  • April Merrill, Chief, St. Francis Sokoki Band (Missisquoi)
  • Nathan Pero, Clan Chief, Nolka (Deer) Clan, Koasek Traditional Band of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation
  • Randy Smith , Clan of the Hawk (Northeast Kingdom)
  • Don Stevens, Missisquoi Abenaki
  • Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel
  • Luke Willard, Chief, Nulhegan Band of the Coosuck Abenaki
  • Frederick M. Wiseman , Chair, Department of Humanities, Johnson State College

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

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

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Act

  • Signed into law 5/14/2010
  • As Enacted (ACT 107)

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Meredith Sumner, Legislative Counsel

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