OKMULGEE, Okla. – The Muscogee (Creek) National Council held the Business, Finance and Justice Committee session at the Mound Building on Apr. 21.
Passed legislation is subject to full council approval during the regular session.
The committee addressed the following legislation, the interpretation of which is attributed to language in the bills:
TR 25-030 A tribal resolution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation confirming the nomination of LuAnn Hudson to serve on the Mvskoke Loan Fund Board was passed by the committee. The resolution was sponsored by Representative Nelson Harjo of the Okmulke District. It was passed with a vote of 4-0.
If adopted, this resolution will allow LuAnn Hudson to serve on the Board for the Mvskoke Loan Fund.
NCA 25-042 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation authorizing a supplemental appropriation for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tax Commission for Fiscal Year 2025, to the amount of $244,888.22, was passed by the committee. The law was sponsored by Representative Sandra Golden of the Akfvske District. It was passed with a vote of 4-0.
If adopted, this law will allow the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Tax Commission to pay for additional legal services to continue negotiating over the Tobacco Compact and other legal issues.
NCA 25-043 A law of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation amending MCNCA Title 14, Chapter 1, Subchapter 11, entitled “Insanity of Accused; Determination of Competence,” was passed by the committee. The law was sponsored by Rep. Golden. It was passed with a vote of 4-0.
If adopted, this law will change the legal proceedings involved in determining the mental competence of a person accused of a crime, and will involve MCN Behavioral Health in the process, rather than Adult Protective Services.
To view the full agenda, visit: mcnnc.com.
