Legislative Reference BureauWisconsin LRB publications specific to the LRB are grouped for this channel.American Indian Powers of Governance: The Intersection of Federal, Tribal, and State Authority- February 1, 2006 American Indian tribes have the inherent power of self-governance, called sovereignty. However, federal law determines the degree to which tribes may exercise sovereignty. The federal government may regulate Indian tribes, tribal members, and tribal lands, or may grant states authority to regulate matters affecting Indians.http://www.legis.state.wi.us/lrb/gw/gw_11.pdf |