The House on Tuesday passed a bill to allow the tribes on the Fort Peck Reservation in Montana to lease their water to surrounding communities.
H.R.2978 passed by a voice vote. It authorizes the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes to enter into a lease or other arrangement as part of their water compact with the state.
The bill is sponsored by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Montana).
The Senate version is S.1219.
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Across the Big Sky: House passes bill to formalize water deal [first item]
(The Great Falls Tribune 5/17)
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House passes Fort Peck Reservation water bill
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
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