North Dakota Trust Lands Act: Land and Mineral Exchange
This act allows North Dakota to exchange state-owned lands and minerals, particularly those within Native American reservations, for other federal lands. The goal is to clarify land ownership and management, potentially impacting natural resource use and local development.
Key points
North Dakota can relinquish state-owned lands and minerals located within Native American reservations in exchange for other federal lands of similar value.
Lands relinquished by the state within a reservation can be taken into trust for the benefit of the respective Native American Tribe.
The value of exchanged lands must be substantially equal, with provisions for monetary equalization or ledger accounts for value differences.
The act protects existing rights, including grazing permits, leases, and Native American treaty rights.
Status:
Introduced
Civic Will
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.