Bill > S3573

This bill amends the Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, which is a law designed to resolve a long-standing water rights dispute involving the Pueblos (Native American tribes), the United States, the State of New Mexico, the City of Albuquerque, and Sandoval County. Specifically, the bill modifies a provision related to the completion of the Regional Water System, a project crucial for implementing the settlement. The key change is that the deadlines for completing certain aspects of the Regional Water System, as outlined in subsection (e) of the Act, can now be extended if all the parties involved—the Pueblos, the United States (represented by the Secretary), the State, the City, and the County—agree that such an extension is reasonably necessary. This amendment aims to provide flexibility in meeting the project's timelines by requiring mutual consent for any extensions.

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