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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 17, 2002
Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2002 - 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, the use of groundwater, 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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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 638.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-301.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Inouye with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-301.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 107-608.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6953)
Introduced in Senate
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