Extend Certain Rights to Catawba Nation.

Added the Catawba Indian Nation as a recognized entity entitled to the same rights and protections as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians under Chapter 1E of the General Statutes.

Modified the text of multiple sections to replace references to only the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with language that includes both the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Catawba Indian Nation.

Added the Catawba Indian Nation Tribal Police Department and Catawba Indian Nation Marshals Service to the list of recognized law enforcement agencies in the statute.

Updated definitions of terms like 'City,' 'Council or governing body,' and 'Law enforcement agency' to include the Catawba Indian Nation's governing structures and agencies.

Removed committee adoption dates and sponsor information, and updated the document header to reflect the bill's ratified status.

Version number updated from S655-v-2 to S655-v-3 to reflect the new edition

Added House Committee Substitute Favorable 6/17/25 notation indicating legislative committee approval

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Removed references to specific Senate sponsors and committee referral details, while adding a Judiciary Committee Substitute adoption date of 5/6/25.

Updated the bill title and act language to extend rights specifically to the Catawba Indian Nation, ensuring equal treatment between the two tribes.

Modified county service agreement provisions to explicitly validate agreements between counties and the Catawba Indian Nation as matters of state law.

Updated law enforcement authority sections to include Catawba Indian Nation Tribal Police Department and Marshals Service alongside Cherokee tribal enforcement agencies.

Revised definitions of tribal governing bodies and law enforcement agencies to explicitly include Catawba Indian Nation Executive Committee and related departments.

Added requirement that law enforcement officers must comply with Article 13 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes before exercising their authority on tribal lands, clarifying the procedural steps officers must follow.

Added committee referral information directing the bill to the Rules and Operations of the Senate with a specific date of March 26, 2025.

Removed the original bill number identifier 'DRS35209-LG-5C' and replaced it with the new version identifier 'S655-v-1'.

Updated formatting and session information to reflect the current legislative session structure and bill tracking numbers.