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971FAC1EF38E38B087258BA40055CC93 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DEPARTMENT OF LAW PRESENTATION

INTERIM COMMITTEE  AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS INTERIM STUDY COMMITTEE
Date Sep 26, 2024      
Location SCR 357



Department of Law Presentation - Committee Discussion Only


09:37:14 AM  
The committee came back to order.
09:37:40 AM  
Attorney General
Phil Weiser, representing the Department of Law, presented to the committee.
He discussed how his office has worked with Colorado's federally recognized
Tribes on a range of issues, including water matters, opioids, and law
enforcement. Attorney General Weiser explained how a portion of the state's
opioid settlement was designated to the Tribes. He commented on the draft
legislation being considered by the committee, specifically Bill Draft
2, concerning federally recognized Tribes and the construction of laws.
 
09:43:56 AM  
Attorney General Weiser responded to questions from the committee. Specifically, he responded to questions concerning MMIR issues.