A bill to authorize certain tribes in the State of Montana to enter into a lease or other temporary conveyance of water rights to meet the water needs of the Dry Prairie Rural Water Association, Inc.

S. 1219 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jun 9, 2005, sponsored by Conrad Burns.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jun 9, 2005
Co-sponsors: 0
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Public law: Public Law 109-410

What it does

Authorizes the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, with the approval of the Secretary of the Interior, to enter into a lease or other temporary conveyance of water rights recognized under the Fort Peck-Montana Compact with the Dry Prairie Rural Water Association, Incorporated (or any successor non-federal entity) for the purpose of meeting the Association's water needs.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Conrad Burns (R-MT)

Where it stands

IntroducedJun 9, 2005
Passed the SenateFeb 1, 2006
Passed the HouseDec 5, 2006
Sent to the PresidentDec 8, 2006
Became lawDec 18, 2006

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-410. (Dec 18, 2006)

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Committees

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