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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jan 28, 2003
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2003 - Ratifies the Settlement Agreement concerning Zuni Indian Tribe water rights claims in the Little Colorado River basin, Arizona.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.
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Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] · R–AZ
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Became Public Law No: 108-34.
Became Public Law No: 108-34.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 389 - 3 (Roll no. 247). (text: CR H5023-5027)
House roll call 247 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 389 - 3 (Roll no. 247).(text: CR H5023-5027)
House roll call 247 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5029-5030)
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.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 222.
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,
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 258. (consideration: CR H5023-5028)
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,
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)
House roll call 230 · Individual votesFailed 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)
House roll call 230 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4809-4810)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 222.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4797-4804)
Mr. Renzi moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3755-3759; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3755-3759)
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)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 31.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-18.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell without amendment. With written report No. 108-18.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1675)
Introduced in Senate
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