Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024
The Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2024 resolves long-standing water rights claims for the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo (a federally recognized Native American nation) in New Mexico's Rio Chama Stream System. The Act ratifies a settlement agreement between the Pueblo, the State of New Mexico, and other parties, establishing a $745 million Trust Fund to support water infrastructure, bosque restoration, and water rights management. It includes a release of most historical water rights claims by the Pueblo in exchange for recognized water rights, while reserving certain environmental and water quality claims. The settlement requires specific conditions to be met by an Enforceability Date before implementation can begin.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 11, 2024
Last action Jul 23, 2024
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4
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Committee
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Jul 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee Hearings Held
lower
Jul 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
lower
Jun 11, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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