Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2025)
Ohkay Owingeh Rio Chama Water Rights Settlement Act of 2025
This bill recognizes and settles certain water rights claims in New Mexico of the pueblo of Ohkay Owingeh. It also establishes and provides funding for a settlement trust fund.
Specifically, the bill authorizes, ratifies, and confirms a specified water rights settlement agreement entered into by Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico, and others, thus satisfying claims to water rights in the Rio Chama Stream System in New Mexico.
The bill establishes and provides funding for the Ohkay Owingeh Water Rights Settlement Trust Fund. This trust fund may only be used for five specified purposes, including for activities related to water production, treatment, or delivery infrastructure.
The bill also (1) specifies the water rights of the pueblo; and (2) outlines waivers, releases, and retentions of claims by the pueblo and the United States.
What just happenedFeb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 13, 2025IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House