American Indians, Indian Tribes, and State Government
This document is made available electronically by the Minnesota Legislative Reference Library as part of an ongoing digital archiving project. http://www.leg.state.mn.us/lrl/lrl.asp February 2014 American Indians, Indian Tribes, and State Government Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives The Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives is a nonpartisan professional office serving the entire membership of the House and its committees. The department assists all members and committees in developing, analyzing, drafting, and amending legislation. The department also conducts in-depth research studies and collects, analyzes, and publishes information regarding public policy issues for use by all House members. Research Department Minnesota House of Representatives 600 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 651-296-6753 February 2014 Indians, Indian Tribes, and State Government Fifth Edition This guidebook discusses major issues involved in the relationship between Indian tribes, Indians, and state government, including criminal and civil jurisdiction, control of natural resources, gaming and liquor regulation, taxation, health and human services, and education. American Indians, Indian Tribes, and State Government is a cooperative project by legislative analysts in the Research Department of the Minnesota House of Representatives. General questions regarding American Indians can be directed to Mary Mullen. Topical questions should be addressed to the analyst who covers that subject. CIVIL JURISDICTION Mary
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