kʷaxʷad tiiɫ ʔiišədčəɫ Act of 2026 Helping Our People Act of...
To amend the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989 to clarify that amounts in the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund may be withdrawn by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, and for other purposes.
This bill, known as the kʷaxʷad tiiɫ ʔiišədčəɫ Act of 2026 or the Helping Our People Act of 2026, aims to update the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Act of 1989. It seeks to make it clear that the Puyallup Tribe of Indians can access and withdraw funds from the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Settlement Trust Fund. This change is intended to ensure the tribe can better manage and use the trust funds for the benefit of its members.
The bill would directly affect the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, allowing them more flexibility in using the trust funds to support their community, such as for education, healthcare, or infrastructure projects. As of now, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources for further consideration.
HB7269 was introduced on January 27, 2026, by Representative Marilyn Strickland (Democrat) and primarily sponsored by Representative Emily Randall (Democrat). It was referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources the same day. This bill is currently in its early stages of review.
