Legislation aimed at controlling whether and how Native Americans can establish a reservation in Georgia was placed into another bill Tuesday.
Sen. William Ligon, R-Waverly, introduced Senate Bill 62, which attempts to give the General Assembly the right to OK any transfer of land to an Indian nation. The Senate passed it, but it is not expected to pass out of the House.
In response, Ligon introduced an amendment to House Bill 30, which would clean up a few details in Georgia employment contract law. The amendment says the governor cannot approve a contract with any Indian tribe without two-thirds approval of the General Assembly.
Ligon said he is concerned about a potential Indian reservation being able to abrogate Georgia law, such as environmental or tax laws, or establish a casino.
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