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HJ0008

Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger

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In one sentence

This joint resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger and supports public education about Native American history.

What it does

  • Commemorates the signing of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger.
  • Supports nationwide public education about the heritage, history, and contributions of Native American tribes.
  • Urges the federal government to uphold its federal trust responsibilities.
  • Supports permanently displaying the original 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger in Wyoming.
  • Requires the Secretary of State of Wyoming to send copies of the resolution to specific national and tribal leaders.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming Legislature.
  • The Secretary of State of Wyoming.
  • The Eastern Shoshone and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
  • National leaders, including the President, Secretary of the Interior, and members of Congress, who receive copies of the resolution.

Limits and unknowns

  • This is a joint resolution, which expresses the legislature's views and supports actions but does not create new binding laws or spend money.
  • The resolution urges the federal government to act, but it cannot force the federal government to do so.
  • The original treaty is currently on file with the National Archives, and the resolution only supports moving it to Wyoming.

Plain language

Terms to know

Sesquicentennial
The 150th anniversary of an event.
Treaty of Fort Bridger
An agreement signed on July 3, 1868, between the United States and the Eastern Shoshone and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
Federal Trust Responsibilities
Duties the federal government has toward Native American tribes, which the resolution urges the government to uphold.

Official record

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Bill Summary Bill No.: HJ0008 Effective : Immediately LSO No.: 18LSO-0406 Enrolled Act No.: HEJR No. 0003 Chapter No.: N/A Prime Sponsor: Allen Catch Title: 150th Anniversary of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger. Subject: Commemoration of the signing of the 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger . Summary/Major Elements: This joint resolution commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Fort Bridger on July 3, 1868 at Fort Bridger, in the Utah Territory, which is now present-day Wyomin g. The joint resolution acknowledges celebrations that are planned to celebrate the signing of the Treaty and supports nationwide public education about the heritage, history and contributions of Native American tribes . The joint resolution urges the federal government to uphold its federal trust responsibilities. The resolution expresses the Wyoming Legislature's support for permanently displaying in Wyoming the orig inal 1868 Treaty of Fort Bridger, which is presently on file with the National Archives. Comments: Requires the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to national and tribal leaders. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill .

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Sep 12, 10:58 AM

Cale Case

R · S25

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker supports the bill because it represents a compromise that removes language about honoring original intent while adding provisions to educate both native and non-native people.

Public statementFloor statement at 14:09 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it commemorates a significant treaty signing between the United States and the Shoshone and Bannock tribes, which established their sovereignty and rights.

Public statementFloor statement at 51:25 Watch the statement

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

8 roll calls

S Adopted HJ0008JC001: 30-0-0-0-02018-03-08 · Senate30 yes 0 no
H Adopted HJ0008JC001: 60-0-0-0-02018-03-08 · House60 yes 0 no
H Concur:Failed 3-57-0-0-02018-03-06 · House3 yes 57 no
S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-0-0-02018-03-05 · Senate30 yes 0 no
S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-02018-03-01 · Senate5 yes 0 no
H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-0-2-0-02018-02-27 · House58 yes 0 no
H06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-02018-02-21 · House9 yes 0 no
H Introduced and Referred to H06 - Travel 60-0-0-0-02018-02-14 · House60 yes 0 no

Official activity

Bill history

  1. Governor Signed HEJR No. 0003Governor
  2. Assigned Chapter NumberLSO
  3. S President Signed HEJR No. 0003Senate
  4. H Speaker Signed HEJR No. 0003House
  5. Assigned Number HEJR No. 0003LSO
  6. S Appointed JCC01 MembersSenate
  7. H Appointed JCC01 MembersHouse
  8. H Concur:Failed 3-57-0-0-0House
  9. H Received for ConcurrenceHouse
  10. S 3rd Reading:Passed 30-0-0-0-0Senate
  11. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  12. S COW:PassedSenate
  13. S Placed on General FileSenate
  14. S06 - Travel:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  15. S Introduced and Referred to S06 - TravelSenate
  16. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  17. H 3rd Reading:Passed 58-0-2-0-0House
  18. H 2nd Reading:PassedHouse
  19. H COW:PassedHouse
  20. H Placed on General FileHouse

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

HJ0008JC001

H Adopted, S Adopted Conference Committee

HJ0008HS001

Adopted Standing Committee by HTravel

HJ0008S2001

Adopted 2nd reading by Hicks

HJ0008SS001

Adopted Standing Committee by STravel