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ID HCR062
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ways and Means Committee
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AI Summary
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Requests the Governor and Attorney General to negotiate with the United States and Coeur d'Alene Tribe to resolve the tribe's federal reserved water right claims in the Coeur d'Alene-Spokane River Basin Adjudication (CSRBA).
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Requires the Governor and Attorney General to defend Idaho's sovereignty over water resources and protect existing private water rights during negotiations.
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Mandates that any proposed settlement must be ratified by the Idaho Legislature before taking effect.
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Directs the Governor and Attorney General to consult with legislators from Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7 to develop a process ensuring equal and open participation by water rights claimants in the negotiations.
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Requires the Governor and Attorney General to report negotiation status to legislative leadership, who shall keep all legislators informed of progress.
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and requesting that the Governor and the Attorney General enter into negotiations with the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and the United States to resolve its federal reserved water right claims, if possible.
COEUR D'ALENE TRIBE
Last Action
Delivered to Secretary of State at 9:42 a.m. on March 25, 2014
3/20/2014