To remove the restriction on the distribution of certain revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Public Law 105-308 · H.R. 700 · 105th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Oct 30, 1998 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. Sonny Bono (R-CA-44)
Cosponsors (1): Rep. Dale Kildee
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Deems: (1) the full equalization of allotments under the Agua Caliente Equalization Act of 1959 to have been completed; and (2) the entitlement of holders of equalized allotments to distribution of net revenues from parcel B under such Act to have expired.
Amends Federal law relating to the Agua Caliente (Palm Springs) Reservation in California to repeal the restriction on the distribution of net rents, profits, and other revenues from the Mineral Springs parcel to certain members of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Makes such repeal applicable as if enacted on March 31, 1983. Provides for any per capita distribution of tribal revenues to be made to all members of the Band in equal amounts.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Natural Resources Committee · House · hearings by (full committee), markup by, referred to, reported by
Indian Affairs Committee · Senate · hearings by (full committee), markup by, referred to, reported by
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 20 actions.
- Oct 30, 1998Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 105-308.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 20, 1998PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Oct 15, 1998Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Miller (CA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mrs. Cubin moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.
- Oct 12, 1998FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 28, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Indian Affairs Committee
- Jul 15, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Indian Affairs Committee
- Jul 8, 1998CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Senate Indian Affairs Committee
- Sep 9, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Indian Affairs Committee
- Sep 8, 1997FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Hill moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- Sep 3, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jul 16, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Markup by House Natural Resources Committee
- Jun 24, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by House Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 12, 1997CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.