Siletz Tribal Rights: Hunting, Fishing, and Resource Agreements in Oregon.
This bill updates the legal framework governing hunting, fishing, and gathering rights for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon. It ensures that the existing 1980 agreement remains valid unless modified by new agreements between the Tribe and the State. Crucially, any future changes cannot expand the Tribe's fishing rights in the Columbia or Willamette Rivers or grant them primary rights over other recognized tribes.
Key points
Confirms the continuation of the 1980 agreement defining Siletz hunting and fishing rights, allowing for future updates through mutual consent with the State of Oregon.
New agreements are restricted from expanding fishing opportunities in the Columbia and Willamette Rivers or granting exclusive rights relative to other federally recognized tribes.
Allows for easier judicial review of the original 1980 court decree by removing certain legal defenses (like res judicata).
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