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S. 438 (106th)

Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement and Water Supply Enhancement Act of 1999

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Introduced

22 February 1999

Last action

9 December 1999 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 106-163.

Sponsors

Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 1999 - Approves and ratifies the Water Rights Compact entered into on April 14, 1997, by the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation and the State of Montana, as modified by this Act. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to execute and implement the Compact. Requires the United States, the Tribe, or the State of Montana to petition the Montana Water Court to enter and approve the proposed decree agreed to by such parties. Provides that if approval by the appropriate court does not become final within three years after the filing of the decree or the decree is approved but subsequently set aside: (1) the approval and ratification of the Compact by the United States shall be null and void; and (2) this Act shall be of no further force and effect. (Sec. 6) Directs the Secretary to administer and enforce the Tribal Water Right until the approval of a tribal water code by the Tribe. Satisfies any entitlement to Federal Indian reserved water of any tribal member solely from the water secured to the Tribe by the Compact. Authorizes the Tribe, subject to the Secretary's approval and Compact conditions, to enter into a service contract or other agreement providing for the temporary delivery, use, or transfer of water rights confirmed to the Tribe in the Compact. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to: (1) perform a municipal, rural, and industrial, domestic, and incidental drought relief feasibility study of water and related resources in North Central Montana to evaluate alternatives for a municipal, rural, and industrial supply for the Reservation; and (2) conduct a regional feasibility study to evaluate such water and resources to determine limitations and how resources can best be managed to serve the needs of Montana's citizens. (Sec. 8) Requires the Secretary to allocate a specified amount of stored water to the Tribe without cost. Grants the Tribe the right to devote the water to any use within or outside the Reservation. (Sec. 9) Directs the Secretary: (1) through the Bureau, to plan, design, and construct specified water development projects on the Reservation; and (2) at the request of the Tribe, to enter into an agreement with the Tribe to carry out such activity through the Tribe's annual funding agreement entered into under the self- governance program under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. (Sec. 10) Establishes the Chippewa Cree Indian Reserved Water Rights Settlement Trust Fund to fulfill the purposes of this Act, subject to certain restrictions on expenditures. Sets forth management and investment requirements, terms, and conditions. (Sec. 11) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 12) Describes the State contribution to the settlement. (Sec. 13) Provides that the Tribe, in exchange for benefits provided under this Act, shall not exercise its right to withdraw as a party to the Compact and shall release the United States from certain water rights claims and claims arising out of negotiation of the Compact and settlement. Entitles the United States, except in the event that the approval and ratification of the Compact by the United States becomes null and void.

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Timeline

  1. 22 February 1999

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 February 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1734)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 February 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 February 1999

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 May 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs with instructions that at such time as the Committee on Indian Affairs reports the measure, it be referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days and that if the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources has not reported the measure prior to the expiration of the 60 calendar day period, the Energy Committee be discharged from further consideration of the measure and that the measure be then placed on the calendar.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 27 May 1999

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  7. 27 May 1999

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  8. 30 June 1999

    Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 106-119.

    Source: Committee

  9. 22 July 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources pursuant to the order of May 27, 1999, for a period not to exceed 60 calendar days.

    Source: IntroReferral

  10. 22 July 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  11. 22 July 1999

    Reported

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Campbell without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  12. 30 September 1999

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 297.

    Source: Calendars

  13. 30 September 1999

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged. Pursuant to the order of May 27, 1999.

    Source: Discharge

  14. 30 September 1999

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged. Pursuant to the order of May 27, 1999.

    Source: Committee

  15. 26 October 1999

    Floor

    By Senator Campbell from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 106-200.

    Source: Floor

  16. 26 October 1999

    Committee

    By Senator Campbell from Committee on Indian Affairs filed written report. Report No. 106-200.

    Source: Committee

  17. 4 November 1999

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S14031-14036)

    Source: Floor

  18. 4 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S14032-14036)

    Source: Floor

  19. 5 November 1999

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  20. 5 November 1999

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  21. 5 November 1999

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  22. 18 November 1999

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  23. 18 November 1999

    Passed

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR 11/19/99 H12837-12840)

    Source: Floor

  24. 18 November 1999

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR 11/19/99 H12837-12840)

    Source: Floor

  25. 18 November 1999

    Floor

    Mr. Young (AK) asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

    Source: Floor

  26. 18 November 1999

    Floor

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H12836-12840)

    Source: Floor

  27. 30 November 1999

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  28. 30 November 1999

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  29. 9 December 1999

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 106-163.

    Source: President

  30. 9 December 1999

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  31. 9 December 1999

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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