Crow Legislature rejects bill to expand enrollment

The Crow Tribe’s Legislature voted down a bill on Wednesday that aimed to expand tribal enrollment by dramatically changing the definition of tribal membership. The legislation, which followed nearly two hours of impassioned debate, was brought forward by Chairman Frank White Clay.

The rejected bill sought to revise the tribe's existing "blood quantum" standard. Had it passed, the measure would have effectively reshaped the criteria required for individuals to qualify as members of the Crow Tribe.