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Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
11/26/2024, 12:29 PM
Summary of Bill S 3406
Bill 118 s 3406, also known as the Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, is a piece of legislation aimed at making technical corrections to three separate acts related to water rights and settlements in Northwestern New Mexico.
The first act addressed in this bill is the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, which aims to provide clean and reliable water to rural communities in the region. The technical corrections included in this bill are intended to ensure that the projects outlined in the original act are carried out efficiently and effectively.
The second act addressed in this bill is the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, which aims to settle water rights claims between the Taos Pueblo Indian tribe and the state of New Mexico. The technical corrections included in this bill are intended to clarify certain provisions of the original act and ensure that the settlement is implemented as intended. The third act addressed in this bill is the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, which aims to settle a long-standing water rights dispute in the Aamodt case in New Mexico. The technical corrections included in this bill are intended to address any inconsistencies or errors in the original act and ensure that the settlement is carried out in a fair and equitable manner. Overall, Bill 118 s 3406 is a technical corrections bill that aims to ensure that the provisions of the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act are implemented accurately and effectively.
The first act addressed in this bill is the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, which aims to provide clean and reliable water to rural communities in the region. The technical corrections included in this bill are intended to ensure that the projects outlined in the original act are carried out efficiently and effectively.
The second act addressed in this bill is the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, which aims to settle water rights claims between the Taos Pueblo Indian tribe and the state of New Mexico. The technical corrections included in this bill are intended to clarify certain provisions of the original act and ensure that the settlement is implemented as intended. The third act addressed in this bill is the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, which aims to settle a long-standing water rights dispute in the Aamodt case in New Mexico. The technical corrections included in this bill are intended to address any inconsistencies or errors in the original act and ensure that the settlement is carried out in a fair and equitable manner. Overall, Bill 118 s 3406 is a technical corrections bill that aims to ensure that the provisions of the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act are implemented accurately and effectively.
Congressional Summary of S 3406
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
This bill authorizes deposits representing unpaid interest into the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund, and the Aamodt Settlement Pueblos’ Fund. These funds were established in 2009 and 2010 under certain water rights settlement agreements that did not allow accrual of interest.
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Current Status of Bill S 3406
Bill S 3406 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill S 3406 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2023. Bill S 3406's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 554. as of November 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3406
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
5Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3406
Primary Policy Focus
Native AmericansAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3406
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to make a technical correction to the Navajo Nation Water Resources Development Trust Fund, to amend the Claims Resolution Act of 2010 to make technical corrections to the Taos Pueblo Water Development Fund and Aamodt Settlement Pueblos' Fund, and for other purposes.
Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act
Comments

Kyson Sanchez
583
1 year ago
Not sure what this bill is about, but sounds good for us in SD!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3406
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