§ 43.376.020 — Government-to-government relationships—State agency duties.

Washington § 43.376.020

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 43: STATE GOVERNMENT—EXECUTIVE
• Ch. 43.376: GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH INDIAN TRIBES

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In establishing a government-to-government relationship with Indian tribes, state agencies must:

(1) Make reasonable efforts to collaborate with Indian tribes in the development of policies, agreements, and program implementation that directly affect Indian tribes and develop a consultation process that is used by the agency for issues involving specific Indian tribes. Covered agencies, as defined in RCW 70A.02.010 , subject to the requirements of chapter 70A.02 RCW, must offer consultation with Indian tribes on the actions specified in RCW 70A.02.100 . State agencies described in RCW 70A.65.305 must offer consultation with Indian tribes on the actions specified in RCW 70A.65.305 ;

(2) Designate a tribal liaison who reports directly to the head of the state agency;

(3) Ensure that tribal liaisons who interact with Indian tribes and the executive directors of state agencies receive training as described in RCW 43.376.040 ; and

(4) Submit an annual report to the governor on activities of the state agency involving Indian tribes and on implementation of this chapter.

Short title — 2021 c 316: See RCW 70A.65.900 .

Conflict with federal requirements — 2021 c 314: See note following RCW 70A.02.005 .

Legislative History

[2022 c 253 s 3. Prior:2021 c 316 s 40;2021 c 314 s 23;2012 c 122 s 2.]