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Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

This Act approves the settlement of water right claims of the Tule River Tribe in California. It ratifies the 2007 Agreement, confirms the Tribal Water Right, authorizes the transfer of land into trust for the Tribe, and establishes a Trust Fund for water development projects and operation costs.
Key points
Confirmation of the Tule River Tribe's right to divert and use up to 5,828 acre-feet of water per year from the South Fork Tule River.
Transfer of over 11,000 acres of land into trust for the Tule River Tribe, including Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands.
Establishment of a Trust Fund with $568 million for water development projects and their operation, maintenance, and replacement (OM&R).
Waiver of the Tribe's claims for water rights and related damages in exchange for the benefits provided by the Act and the 2007 Agreement.
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Print number: 117_S_4870
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Tule River Tribe Reserved Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4870.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Confirmation of the Tule River Tribe's right to divert and use up to 5,828 acre-feet of water per year from the South Fork Tule River.
  • Transfer of over 11,000 acres of land into trust for the Tule River Tribe, including Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service lands.
  • Establishment of a Trust Fund with $568 million for water development projects and their operation, maintenance, and replacement (OM&R).
  • Waiver of the Tribe's claims for water rights and related damages in exchange for the benefits provided by the Act and the 2007 Agreement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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