The Select Committee on Tribal Relations forwarded a bill for the 2023 Session that would create a work group to craft a WY version of the federal bill Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). The vote was 4-1, but the opposition came from cochair Affie Ellis. Ms Ellis voted against the bill after Eastern Shoshoni Business Council Chair John St. Clair submitted a letter opposing the bill. All are waiting for SCOTUS to rule on ICWA Spring 2023. Read more>>>
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Bill To Keep WY Native Foster Kids With Native Families