Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007
Public Law 110-383 · H.R. 2963 · 110th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Oct 10, 2008 · Native Americans
Sponsor: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA-49)
Cosponsors (1): Rep. Joe Baca
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007 - Transfers certain lands in Riverside and San Diego Counties, California, from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians.
Prohibits such transfer from including the 12.82 acres of lands more or less, including the facilities, improvements, and appurtenances associated with the existing 230kV transmission line in San Diego County and its 300 foot corridor, which shall be sold by BLM for fair market value to the San Diego Gas & Electric Company not later than 30 days after the completion of the cadastral survey and appraisal described in this Act.
Requires: (1) conveyance of the utility corridor to the Gas & Electric Company; and (2) the Company to pay the costs of carrying out the conveyance of the utility corridor, including any associated survey and appraisal costs.
Allows the transferred lands to be used only as open space and for the protection, preservation, and maintenance of archeological, cultural, and wildlife resources. Bars the construction of any roads on such lands other than for maintenance purposes. Prohibits the development of infrastructure or buildings on the transferred land.
Prohibits the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians from conducting gaming activities or activities conducted in conjunction with the operation of a casino: (1) as a matter of claimed inherent authority; or (2) under any federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (including any regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior or the National Indian Gaming Commission under such Act).
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Related bills
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H.R. 28Text similarities
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 24 actions.
- Oct 10, 2008Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 110-383.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Oct 3, 2008FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Sep 29, 2008Resolving differencesResolving differences · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · Mr. Rahall asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
- OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
- OtherOther · Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.
- Sep 27, 2008FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 26, 2008FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 25, 2008CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1081.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Dorgan with amendments. With written report No. 110-503.
- Sep 23, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
- May 15, 2008CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Senate Indian Affairs Committee
- Aug 3, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
- Jul 31, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate.
- Jul 30, 2007FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mrs. Christensen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
- Jul 10, 2007CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
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