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Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024

9/26/2024, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 4633

Bill 118 s 4633, also known as the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation that aims to settle water rights claims for several Native American tribes in northeastern Arizona. The bill specifically addresses the water rights of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, White Mountain Apache Tribe, and San Carlos Apache Tribe.

The settlement outlined in the bill would provide these tribes with a certain amount of water from the Little Colorado River and its tributaries. This water would be allocated based on the tribes' historical and current water usage, as well as their future needs for economic development and community growth.

In exchange for this water allocation, the tribes would agree to waive any further claims to water rights in the region. The bill also includes provisions for the construction of water infrastructure projects to deliver the allocated water to tribal lands. Overall, the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 aims to provide a fair and equitable resolution to long-standing water rights disputes in the region, while also promoting economic development and sustainability for the tribes involved.

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Current Status of Bill S 4633

Bill S 4633 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 8, 2024. Bill S 4633 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 8, 2024.  Bill S 4633's most recent activity was Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4633

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4633

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4633

Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
A bill to provide for the settlement of the water rights claims of the Navajo Nation, the Hopi Tribe, and the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4633

Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
ArizonaDemocrat
Kyrsten Sinema
Kyrsten Sinema
ArizonaIndependent

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