A05295Introduced in the Assembly
Provides for the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation; provides that the Montaukett Indian nation shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.
Introduced by Tommy Schiavoni, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Provides for the reinstatement of state recognition and acknowledgement of the Montaukett Indian Nation; provides that the Montaukett Indian nation shall have a chief or sachem, three tribal trustees and a tribal secretary; provides for the qualification of voters; makes related provisions.
Where it stands
tabled
December 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · June 5, 2025
59
Yes
1
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | No |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to judiciary
reported
advanced to third reading cal.66
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
SUBSTITUTED FOR S3308
3RD READING CAL.1436
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
delivered to governor
vetoed memo.129
tabled
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