Legislative Operating Committee
LOC Members
The Legislative Operating Committee is the legislative body of the Oneida Nation and is comprised of the five non-officer members of the Oneida Business Committee. The LOC offices are located on the second floor of the Norbert Hill Center, Oneida, WI.
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LOC Chairman |
LOC Vice-Chairman Councilman Kirby Metoxen 920-869-4441 kmetox@oneidanation.org |
LOC Member Councilman Jonas Hill 920-869-4461 jhill1@oneidanation.org |
| Executive Assistant Fawn Cottrell 920-869-4374 fcottrel@oneidanation.org |
Executive Assistant Kristal Hill 920-869-4434 khill@oneidanation.org |
Legislative Assistant Maureen Perkins 920-869-4482 mperkins2@oneidanation.org |
| LOC Member Councilman Marlon Skenadore 920-869-4424 mskenan1@oneidanation.org |
LOC Member |
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| Executive Assistant Fawn Billie 920-869-4337 fbillie@oneidanation.org |
A note from the LOC Chair
Shekoli (hello),
This will be my first term serving on the Legislative Operating Committee (LOC) and it is truly an honor to be elected as Chair by my fellow LOC members.
The LOC started the 2023-2026 term with a strategic planning session that will provide clarity on the direction the LOC will take and will help guide legislation for the next three years.
The LOC developed five (5) guiding principles for the 2023-2026 term:
· Re-indigenize our legislative foundation with TsiɁ Niyukwaliho T^
· Build an effective team through collaboration with departments, communities, and affected entities
· Enhance community involvement through outreach and communication
· Exercise our sovereignty through the development of community focused laws that promote TsiɁ Niyukwaliho T^
· Create a strategy driven agenda reflecting Oneida community values that align with the Oneida Business Committee’s Strategic Plan
The LOC will incorporate Oneida core values and culture into the legislative branch of the Nation’s government through Cultural Match, which is a key principle of Native Nation Rebuilding. Cultural Match involves Native Nations establishing a governance structure that is engrained with indigenous beliefs and governing practices that match a Nation’s contemporary governing institutions. With Cultural Match in mind, the LOC will be tasked with integrating TsiɁ Niyukwaliho T^ (Our Ways) into the legislative foundation of the Oneida Nation.
The LOC will emphasize the importance of strengthening community engagement and participation in the Nation’s lawmaking process by hosting quarterly community meetings focused on legislation the LOC is working on. Community meetings will provide an open forum for Oneida Nation members to share their thoughts, ideas, and concerns regarding legislation. The LOC is dedicated to ensuring Oneida Nation members are provided the opportunity to be involved in the development of our laws, policies, codes, and ordinances.
Collaboration with Oneida Nation members and other key stakeholders will be one of the main priorities for the LOC during the 2023-2026 term. We believe this will assist with the development of community focused laws that reflect the core values of who we are as On^yote aka (People of the Standing Stone).
If you are interested in proposing new or amended legislation or have questions or concerns about legislation that we are working on, please contact us as information for each individual LOC member is located on the LOC’s landing page on the nation’s website. We take great pride in serving Oneida Nation members and look forward to interacting with the Oneida Community.
Yaw^ko kiwah (thank you very much),
Jameson Wilson, Chairman
Oneida Nation Legislative Operating Committee
Purpose and Mission
The purpose and mission of the Legislative Operating Committee (LOC) is to enhance the policy making capabilities of the Oneida Business Committee (OBC) and General Tribal Council by drafting laws and policies and reviewing past and current laws and policies of the tribe. The LOC is also responsible for maintaining the Oneida Register.
Oneida Register / Code of Laws
View the Oneida Nation Code of Laws by visiting the link below:
LOC Meeting Packets & Minutes
The LOC meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month, starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Oneida Business Committee Conference Room (2nd floor, Norbert Hill Center, Oneida, WI) and on Microsoft Teams. Any interested person may submit an agenda request form to the Legislative Reference Office for legislation development or amendment.
An audio recording of the meetings will be made available on the Nation’s website after the meeting concludes.
Meeting Materials
April 17, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
April 3, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
March 20, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
March 6, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
February 21, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
February 7, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
January 17, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
January 3, 2024 LOC Meeting Packet• Minutes • Audio
December 20, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
December 6, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
November 15, 2023 LOC Meeting CANCELED
November 1, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
October 18, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
October 4, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
September 20, 2023 LOC MEETING CANCELED
September 6, 2023 LOC MEETING CANCELED
August 16, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
THURSDAY, August 3, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
TUESDAY, July 18, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
June 21, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
June 7, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
May 17, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
May 3, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
April 19, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
FRIDAY, April 7, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
March 15, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
March 1, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
February 15, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
February 1, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
January 18, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
January 4, 2023 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
December 21, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
December 7, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
November 16, 2022 LOC Meeting CANCELED
November 2, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
October 19, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
October 5, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
September 21, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
September 7, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
August 17, 2022 LOC Meeting CANCELED
August 3, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
July 20, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
July 6, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
June 15, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
June 1, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
May 18, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
May 4, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
April 20, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
April 6, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
March 16, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
March 2, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
February 16, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
February 2, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
January 19, 2022 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
January 5, 2022 LOC Meeting CANCELED
December 15, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
December 1, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
November 17, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Video
November 3, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
October 20, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Video
October 6, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
September 15, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Video
September 1, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
August 18, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
August 4, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
July 21, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Video
July 7, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
June 2, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
May 19, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
May 5, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
April 21, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet REVISED • Minutes • Audio
April 7, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
March 3, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes • Audio
February 17, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Video
February 3, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
January 20, 2021 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes • Audio
December 16, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
December 2, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
November 4, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
October 21, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes • Audio
October 7, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes • Audio
August 19, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes •Audio
March 18, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
March 4, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
February 19, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
February 5, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
January 15, 2020 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
January 1, 2020 – CANCELLED
December 18, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
December 4, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
November 20, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
November 6, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
October 16, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
October 2, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
September 18, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
September 4, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
August 21, 2019 – CANCELLED
August 7, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
July 17, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
July 3, 2019 – CANCELLED
June 19, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
June 05, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
May 15, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
May 1, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
April 17, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
March 13, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
March 4, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet – REVISED • Minutes
February 20, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
February 6, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
January 16, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
January 7, 2019 LOC Special Meeting Packet • Minutes
January 2, 2019 LOC Meeting Packet • Minutes
Public Meetings & Comment Periods
In accordance with the Legislative Procedures Act, the Legislative Operating Committee is required to host a public meeting and open a public comment period on each proposal to adopt, amend or repeal an Oneida law or policy.
To view current and upcoming public meetings and public comment periods, visit the link below:
LOC Agenda Request Form
Any interested person may submit a written request to the Legislative Reference Office for legislation. The request for legislation will be placed on the agenda of the next duly called Legislative Operating Committee (LOC) meeting.
Statement of Effect Request
Statement of Effect Request Fillable Form
Resolution BC-09-25-19-B Statement of Effect Requirement for Resolutions
A Statement of Effect contains legal and policy analysis which explains the effect adopting a resolution has for the Nation. All resolutions proposed for adoption by the Oneida Business Committee or the Oneida General Tribal Council shall be accompanied by a Statement of Effect and processed through the Legislative Reference Office.
Exceptions for resolutions that do not require a Statement of Effect.
- Resolution for grant applications
- Self-governance contact or compact resolutions
- Resolutions for the purchase of land into trust status
- Nominations of individuals to serve on a particular entity
- Resolution in support of a cause or individual
- Resolution regarding the pardoning or forgiveness of any member of the nation
- Resolution which approve a contract or agreement accompanied by a legal review
LOC Bylaws
What is the LOC working on?
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Law |
LOC Sponsor |
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All Terrain Vehicle Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Back Pay Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Boards, Committees, and Commissions Law Amendments |
Kirby Metoxen |
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Business Corporations Law |
Jameson Wilson |
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Cemetery Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Clean Air Policy Amendments |
Jennifer Webster |
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Code of Ethics Law Amendments |
Jennifer Webster |
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Credit Collections Law |
Jennifer Webster |
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Domestic Animals Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Drug and Alcohol Free Law for Elected and Appointed Officials |
Kirby Metoxen & Jonas Hill |
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Elder Assistance Program Law |
Jennifer Webster & Marlon Skenandore |
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Endowments Law Amendments |
Jennifer Webster |
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Environmental Review Law |
Kirby Metoxen & Jonas Hill |
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Eviction and Termination Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill & Marlon Skenandore |
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Finance Committee Bylaws Amendments |
Kirby Metoxen |
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Fire Signs Law |
Jennifer Webster |
| Furlough Law Amendments | Jennifer Webster |
| Gift Card Law | Kirby Metoxen |
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Guardianship Law |
Marlon Skenandore |
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Higher Education Scholarship Law |
Jameson Wilson |
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Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Investigative Leave Policy Amendments |
Marlon Skenandore |
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Law Enforcement Ordinance Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Layoff Policy Amendments |
Jennifer Webster |
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Local Land Use Regulation Reimbursement Policy Repeal |
Kirby Metoxen |
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Marijuana Law |
Jameson Wilson |
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Misappropriation of Funds Law |
Jennifer Webster |
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Oneida Election Board Bylaws Amendments |
Marlon Skenandore |
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Oneida General Welfare Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill & Jameson Wilson |
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Oneida Land Trust Law |
Jameson Wilson |
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Oneida Language Law |
Jennifer Webster & Kirby Metoxen |
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Oneida Nation Commission on Aging Bylaws Amendments |
Jennifer Webster |
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Oneida Nation Veterans Affairs Committee Bylaws Amendments |
Jennifer Webster & Jonas Hill |
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Oneida Personnel Commission Bylaws Amendments |
Marlon Skenandore |
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Oneida Personnel Policies and Procedures Amendments |
All LOC |
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Oneida Trust Enrollment Committee Bylaws Amendments |
Jameson Wilson |
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On-Site Waste Disposal Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Probate Law |
Kirby Metoxen, Jameson Wilson, & Marlon Skenandore |
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Public Use of Tribal Land Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Real Property Law Amendments |
Jameson Wilson |
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Recycling and Solid Waste Disposal Law Amendments |
Kirby Metoxen & Jonas Hill |
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Sanctions and Penalties Law |
Jennifer Webster |
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Short Term Rental Law |
Jonas Hill |
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Southeastern Wisconsin Oneida Tribal Services Advisory Board Bylaws Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Taxation Law |
Jameson Wilson |
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Traffic Law |
Jennifer Webster |
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Tribal Environmental Response Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Tribal Environmental Quality Review Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Tribal Sovereignty in Data Research Law |
Jennifer Webster |
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Two Spirit Inclusion Law |
Jennifer Webster |
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Water Resources Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Well Abandonment Law Amendments |
Jonas Hill |
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Workplace Violence Law Amendments |
Jennifer Webster |
Contact Us
Oneida Nation Legislative Operating Committee
P.O. Box 365, Oneida WI 54155
Legislative Reference Office (LOC Support Office)
Ph: (920) 869-4376 or (800) 236-2214 (toll-free)
Fax: (920) 869-4040
E-Mail: LOC@oneidanation.org
