3.0.0 222 2023-01-15T22:48:22Z 2023-01-15T22:48:22Z Senate S S 2003-01-28 108 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee House Standing hsii13 Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee Referred to 2003-03-21T18:08:20Z Referred to 2003-03-17T17:04:00Z slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Other Reported by 2003-03-10T19:40:07Z Markup by 2003-02-26T19:51:37Z Referred to 2003-01-28T20:43:21Z S. Rept. 108-18 Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003 108 495 HR 2003-04-03 Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. Identical bill CRS Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 222) to approve the settlement of the water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in Apache County, Arizona, and for other purposes, and for consideration of the bill (S. 273) to provide for the expeditious completion of the acquisition of land owned by the State of Wyoming within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park, and for other purposes. 108 258 HRES 2003-06-05 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 15:26:09 Related bill House Procedurally-related House 2003-06-23 Became Public Law No: 108-34. President E40000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-23 Became Public Law No: 108-34. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2003-06-23 Signed by President. President E30000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-23 Signed by President. BecameLaw 36000 9 Library of Congress 2003-06-11 Presented to President. Floor E20000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-11 Presented to President. President 28000 9 Library of Congress 2003-06-05 15:56:31 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2003-06-05 15:56:30 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 389 - 3 (Roll no. 247). (text: CR H5023-5027) Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 247 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2003/roll247.xml House 108 2003-06-05T19:56:30Z 1 2003-06-05 15:56:30 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 389 - 3 (Roll no. 247).(text: CR H5023-5027) Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 247 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2003/roll247.xml House 108 2003-06-05T19:56:30Z 1 2003-06-05 15:40:28 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5029-5030) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-05 15:36:30 POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on S. 222, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Udall of New Mexico demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-05 15:35:34 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-05 15:34:25 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 222. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-05 15:33:46 Rule provides for consideration of S. 222 and S. 273. S. 222 shall be debatable 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S.222. Provides one motion to recommit, with or without instructions, for S. 222. The rule further provides that S. 273 shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 273. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit, Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-05 15:33:41 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 258. (consideration: CR H5023-5028) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-04 21:25:40 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 258 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 222 and S. 273. S. 222 shall be debatable 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S.222. Provides one motion to recommit, with or without instructions, for S. 222. The rule further provides that S. 273 shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 273. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit, Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2003-06-03 13:35:33 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 224 - 188 (Roll no. 230). (text: CR H4797-4802) Floor H37300 2 House floor actions 230 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2003/roll230.xml House 108 2003-06-03T17:35:33Z 1 2003-06-03 13:35:33 Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 224 - 188 (Roll no. 230).(text: CR H4797-4802) Floor 9000 9 Library of Congress 230 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2003/roll230.xml House 108 2003-06-03T17:35:33Z 1 2003-06-03 13:15:55 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4809-4810) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-03 12:43:59 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. Floor H37220 2 House floor actions 2003-06-03 12:26:10 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 222. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-03 12:26:07 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4797-4804) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2003-06-03 12:25:51 Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. Floor H30300 2 House floor actions 2003-03-21 hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 1 House committee actions Executive Comment Requested from Interior. Committee 2003-03-21 hsii13 Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee 1 House committee actions Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power. Committee 2003-03-17 Referred to the House Committee on Resources. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsii00 Natural Resources Committee 2003-03-17 12:03:02 Received in the House. Floor H14000 2 House floor actions 2003-03-17 Senate Message on Senate action sent to the House. Floor 2003-03-13 Senate Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3755-3759; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3755-3759) Floor 2003-03-13 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3755-3759; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3755-3759) Floor 17000 9 Library of Congress 2003-03-10 Senate Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31. Calendars 2003-03-10 slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-18. Committee 2003-03-10 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-18. Committee 14000 9 Library of Congress slia00 Indian Affairs Committee 2003-02-26 slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. Committee 2003-01-28 slia00 Indian Affairs Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. IntroReferral 2003-01-28 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1675) IntroReferral B00100 9 Library of Congress 2003-01-28 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress K000352 Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] Jon Kyl R AZ Llewellyn N M000303 Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] JOHN MCCAIN R AZ SIDNEY 2003-01-28 True 2003-02-27T06:00:00Z S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003 http://www.cbo.gov/publication/14295 <p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 26, 2003</p> 2003-02-27T06:00:00Z S. 222, Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003 https://www.cbo.gov/publication/14295 Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on February 26, 2003 Public Law 108-34 Native Americans Arizona Colorado River development District courts Easements Economics and Public Finance Environmental Protection Federal-Indian relations Government Operations and Politics Government liability Government publicity Government trust funds Indian claims Indian lands Indian water rights Jurisdiction Lakes Land transfers Law Minorities Payments in lieu of taxes Public Lands and Natural Resources Restoration ecology Right-of-way Riparian ecology State government-Indian relations Taxation Transportation and Public Works Water Resources Development Water quality Wetlands Native Americans 00 2003-01-28 Introduced in Senate 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z Includes the provision of assistance for acquiring surface water rights and wetland restoration. Names the Tribe, the State of Arizona and specified state agencies, specified neighboring non-Indian communities, and specified water and power companies as parties to the agreement.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute the Settlement Agreement and subsequent, mutually agreed upon amendments.

Establishes and authorizes appropriations to the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Development Fund to be allocated among specified activities, including the acquisition of water rights and restoration at the Zuni Heaven Reservation. Includes funds paid to the Tribe as required by the Settlement Agreement. Conditions Zuni expenditures from such Fund upon the approval of a tribal management plan and an expenditure plan.

Directs the Secretary to take title to specified lands in trust for the benefit of the Tribe, including lands to become part of the Reservation. Sets forth the status of such lands with regard to Federal and State water rights and ad valorem taxes.

Extinguishes all claims for water rights in Zuni lands.]]>

80 2003-03-10 Reported to Senate without amendment 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on January 28, 2003. However, because action occurred on the measure, the summary has been expanded.)

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003- (Sec. 4) Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY 2004 for acquisition of water rights and associated lands, and other activities by the Zuni Tribe to facilitate enforceability of the Settlement Agreement; and (2) FY 2004 through 2006 for actions necessary to restore, rehabilitate, and maintain the Zuni Heaven Reservation, including the Sacred Lake, wetlands, and riparian areas.

Ratifies specified agreements involving the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Tucson Electric Power Company, the Arizona State Land Department, the Zuni tribe and the United States.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take legal title of specified lands in the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian into trust for the benefit of the Zuni tribe. Declares that these lands shall not have Federal reserved rights to surface water or groundwater. Requires the Zuni Tribe to make payments in lieu of all current State, county, and local ad valorem taxes that would otherwise apply if those lands were not held in trust.

Prohibits the United States, except in certain instances, from removing jurisdiction to Federal courts for disputes over intergovernmental agreements entered into under these trust land agreements.

(Sec. 6) Establishes and authorizes appropriations to the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Development Fund, to be allocated among specified activities, including the acquisition of water rights and restoration of the Zuni Heaven Reservation. Requires deposit in it of any funds paid to the Tribe as required by the Settlement Agreement. Conditions Zuni expenditures from such Fund upon the Secretary's approval of a tribal management plan and an expenditure plan.

Prohibits any per capita distribution from the Fund to members of the Zuni Tribe.

(Sec. 7) Extinguishes all claims for water rights in Zuni lands.

Declares that nothing in this Act recognizes or establishes any right of a member of the Zuni tribe to water on the Reservation.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive and release past, present, and future claims for injuries to water rights against Arizona, the United States, and others.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive its right to request that the United States bring any current or future claims for injuries to water quality.

Waives and releases all past, present, and future common law and natural resource damage claims of the United States against Arizona or others with respect to Settlement land and water.

(Sec. 8) Disallows any claim of sovereign immunity by the United States or specified tribes in specified kinds of litigation relating to the interpretation or enforcement of this Act, the Settlement Agreement, other specified agreements, or a Pumping Protection Agreement. Requires all water rights used on the Zuni Heaven Reservation to be held in trust by the United States. Specifies water use rights and immunities, subject to certain limitations. Continues existing rights-of-way and requires the Secretary to grant additional rights-of-way under specified conditions.]]>

82 2003-03-13 Passed Senate without amendment 2006-11-28T17:35:40Z (This measure has not been amended since it was reported in the Senate on March 10, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003- (Sec. 4) Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY 2004 for acquisition of water rights and associated lands, and other activities by the Zuni Tribe to facilitate enforceability of the Settlement Agreement; and (2) FY 2004 through 2006 for actions necessary to restore, rehabilitate, and maintain the Zuni Heaven Reservation, including the Sacred Lake, wetlands, and riparian areas.

Ratifies specified agreements involving the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Tucson Electric Power Company, the Arizona State Land Department, the Zuni tribe and the United States.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take legal title of specified lands in the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian into trust for the benefit of the Zuni tribe. Declares that these lands shall not have Federal reserved rights to surface water or groundwater. Requires the Zuni Tribe to make payments in lieu of all current State, county, and local ad valorem taxes that would otherwise apply if those lands were not held in trust.

Prohibits the United States, except in certain instances, from removing jurisdiction to Federal courts for disputes over intergovernmental agreements entered into under these trust land agreements.

(Sec. 6) Establishes and authorizes appropriations to the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Development Fund, to be allocated among specified activities, including the acquisition of water rights and restoration of the Zuni Heaven Reservation. Requires deposit in it of any funds paid to the Tribe as required by the Settlement Agreement. Conditions Zuni expenditures from such Fund upon the Secretary's approval of a tribal management plan and an expenditure plan.

Prohibits any per capita distribution from the Fund to members of the Zuni Tribe.

(Sec. 7) Extinguishes all claims for water rights in Zuni lands.

Declares that nothing in this Act recognizes or establishes any right of a member of the Zuni tribe to water on the Reservation.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive and release past, present, and future claims for injuries to water rights against Arizona, the United States, and others.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive its right to request that the United States bring any current or future claims for injuries to water quality.

Waives and releases all past, present, and future common law and natural resource damage claims of the United States against Arizona or others with respect to Settlement land and water.

(Sec. 8) Disallows any claim of sovereign immunity by the United States or specified tribes in specified kinds of litigation relating to the interpretation or enforcement of this Act, the Settlement Agreement, other specified agreements, or a Pumping Protection Agreement. Requires all water rights used on the Zuni Heaven Reservation to be held in trust by the United States. Specifies water use rights and immunities, subject to certain limitations. Continues existing rights-of-way and requires the Secretary to grant additional rights-of-way under specified conditions.]]>

81 2003-06-05 Passed House without amendment 2003-09-23T21:39:13Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003- (Sec. 4) Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY 2004 for acquisition of water rights and associated lands, and other activities by the Zuni Tribe to facilitate enforceability of the Settlement Agreement; and (2) FY 2004 through 2006 for actions necessary to restore, rehabilitate, and maintain the Zuni Heaven Reservation, including the Sacred Lake, wetlands, and riparian areas.

Ratifies specified agreements involving the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Tucson Electric Power Company, the Arizona State Land Department, the Zuni tribe and the United States.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take legal title of specified lands in the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian into trust for the benefit of the Zuni tribe. Declares that these lands shall not have Federal reserved rights to surface water or groundwater. Requires the Zuni Tribe to make payments in lieu of all current State, county, and local ad valorem taxes that would otherwise apply if those lands were not held in trust.

Prohibits the United States, except in certain instances, from removing jurisdiction to Federal courts for disputes over intergovernmental agreements entered into under these trust land agreements.

(Sec. 6) Establishes and authorizes appropriations to the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Development Fund, to be allocated among specified activities, including the acquisition of water rights and restoration of the Zuni Heaven Reservation. Requires deposit in it of any funds paid to the Tribe as required by the Settlement Agreement. Conditions Zuni expenditures from such Fund upon the Secretary's approval of a tribal management plan and an expenditure plan.

Prohibits any per capita distribution from the Fund to members of the Zuni Tribe.

(Sec. 7) Extinguishes all claims for water rights in Zuni lands.

Declares that nothing in this Act recognizes or establishes any right of a member of the Zuni tribe to water on the Reservation.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive and release past, present, and future claims for injuries to water rights against Arizona, the United States, and others.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive its right to request that the United States bring any current or future claims for injuries to water quality.

Waives and releases all past, present, and future common law and natural resource damage claims of the United States against Arizona or others with respect to Settlement land and water.

(Sec. 8) Disallows any claim of sovereign immunity by the United States or specified tribes in specified kinds of litigation relating to the interpretation or enforcement of this Act, the Settlement Agreement, other specified agreements, or a Pumping Protection Agreement. Requires all water rights used on the Zuni Heaven Reservation to be held in trust by the United States. Specifies water use rights and immunities, subject to certain limitations. Continues existing rights-of-way and requires the Secretary to grant additional rights-of-way under specified conditions.]]>

49 2003-06-23 Public Law 2003-09-23T21:39:18Z (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.)

Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003- (Sec. 4) Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) FY 2004 for acquisition of water rights and associated lands, and other activities by the Zuni Tribe to facilitate enforceability of the Settlement Agreement; and (2) FY 2004 through 2006 for actions necessary to restore, rehabilitate, and maintain the Zuni Heaven Reservation, including the Sacred Lake, wetlands, and riparian areas.

Ratifies specified agreements involving the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Tucson Electric Power Company, the Arizona State Land Department, the Zuni tribe and the United States.

(Sec. 5) Requires the Secretary of the Interior to take legal title of specified lands in the Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian into trust for the benefit of the Zuni tribe. Declares that these lands shall not have Federal reserved rights to surface water or groundwater. Requires the Zuni Tribe to make payments in lieu of all current State, county, and local ad valorem taxes that would otherwise apply if those lands were not held in trust.

Prohibits the United States, except in certain instances, from removing jurisdiction to Federal courts for disputes over intergovernmental agreements entered into under these trust land agreements.

(Sec. 6) Establishes and authorizes appropriations to the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Development Fund, to be allocated among specified activities, including the acquisition of water rights and restoration of the Zuni Heaven Reservation. Requires deposit in it of any funds paid to the Tribe as required by the Settlement Agreement. Conditions Zuni expenditures from such Fund upon the Secretary's approval of a tribal management plan and an expenditure plan.

Prohibits any per capita distribution from the Fund to members of the Zuni Tribe.

(Sec. 7) Extinguishes all claims for water rights in Zuni lands.

Declares that nothing in this Act recognizes or establishes any right of a member of the Zuni tribe to water on the Reservation.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive and release past, present, and future claims for injuries to water rights against Arizona, the United States, and others.

Authorizes the Zuni tribe to waive its right to request that the United States bring any current or future claims for injuries to water quality.

Waives and releases all past, present, and future common law and natural resource damage claims of the United States against Arizona or others with respect to Settlement land and water.

(Sec. 8) Disallows any claim of sovereign immunity by the United States or specified tribes in specified kinds of litigation relating to the interpretation or enforcement of this Act, the Settlement Agreement, other specified agreements, or a Pumping Protection Agreement. Requires all water rights used on the Zuni Heaven Reservation to be held in trust by the United States. Specifies water use rights and immunities, subject to certain limitations. Continues existing rights-of-way and requires the Secretary to grant additional rights-of-way under specified conditions.]]>

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