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Bill Summary · LC 2228

Overview: LC 2228, Establish legislative approval for motor fuels taxes cooperative agreements, (LC) Draft Died in Process, Introduced on December 07, 2024.

Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this draft bill is to require legislative approval for any cooperative agreements between the state and Native American tribes regarding the taxation of motor fuels. The intent is to ensure legislative oversight and transparency in these types of intergovernmental arrangements.

Key Provisions:
- Mandates that any cooperative agreement between the state and a tribe related to motor fuels taxes must be approved by the legislature.
- Specifies that such agreements cannot take effect without legislative approval, even if previously negotiated by the executive branch.
- Establishes a process for the legislature to review, amend, and approve or reject proposed cooperative agreements.

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would impact the state government, Native American tribes, and any businesses or individuals involved in the motor fuels industry. It could affect the negotiation and implementation of tax-sharing agreements between the state and tribes.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As a draft bill, this legislation did not advance beyond the initial introduction stage and died in the legislative process.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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