New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A5295 — Relates to the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation

Last action — Vetoed

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Vetoed by Governor Kathy Hochul (Democratic) on December 19, 2025.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Provides for the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation; provides that the Montaukett Indian nation shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. TABLED

  2. VETOED MEMO.129

  3. DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

  4. RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

  5. PASSED SENATE

  6. 3RD READING CAL.1436

  7. SUBSTITUTED FOR S3308

  8. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

  9. DELIVERED TO SENATE

  10. PASSED ASSEMBLY

  11. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.66

  12. REPORTED

  13. REFERRED TO JUDICIARY

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does A5295 do?
Provides for the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation; provides that the Montaukett Indian nation shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.
Who sponsors A5295?
A5295 is sponsored by Tommy Schiavoni.
What is the current status of A5295?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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