Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
Utah: Legal Rules for Shivwits Band of Paiutes Land
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- This bill clarifies which courts have the power to handle legal disputes on land belonging to the Shivwits Band of Paiutes in Utah. It allows Utah state courts to hear civil cases, such as lawsuits over accidents or business disagreements, that happen on tribal land.
- The policy affects the Shivwits Band of Paiutes, people doing business with them, and anyone involved in a legal dispute on their land. By setting clear rules on where cases are heard, it aims to make it easier for businesses to work with the tribe and for people to resolve legal issues.
- Currently, it can be confusing to know if a case should go to tribal, state, or federal court. This bill tries to fix that confusion to provide more certainty for everyone involved in activities on these lands.
- Importantly, the bill does not take away the tribe's 'sovereign immunity.' This means the tribe still keeps its legal right to decide when it can be sued, and the bill does not change their status as a self-governing nation.
- The bill also updates federal law to give the tribe more authority over how they lease their trust lands. This change is intended to help the tribe manage their property more effectively for housing or business projects.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2515)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3073.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act
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