HELENA (AP) -- A proposal creating a Bill of Rights Day in Montana drew opposition Tuesday from several American Indian lawmakers.

Rep. Joey Jayne, D-Arlee, said she could not support the measure sponsored by fellow Democrat Sen. Jim Elliott of Trout Creek "when there is still a holiday in this state for Columbus Day."

"Until that day when we can actually say that we have a state and even a nation that are going to be more equal all across the board ... I cannot support this bill," she said. "We have to abide by the Bill of Rights first."

Joining Jayne in voting against the measure were Indian Reps. Shannon Augare of Browning, Nora Bixby of Lame Deer and Jonathan Windy Boy of Rocky Boy.

The three other House members of Indian descent supported the measure.

The full House endorsed the bill, 70-24, with a final vote scheduled Wednesday.

The measure, which passed the Senate in February, would designate Dec. 15 as Bill of Rights Day in Montana. A separate bill establishing Liberty Day on March 16 passed the House and is making its way through the Senate.

The bill is Senate Bill 538.