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Legislation Number
0025-16
Legislation Title
An Act Relating To Law And Order, Resources And Development, Naabik'iyati' Committees And Navajo Nation Council; Waiving The Sovereign Immunity Of The Navajo Nation With Respect To The Navajo Nation Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act; Establishing New Sections In Title 18 At 18 N.N.C. §§ 1701 Et. Seq.
Legislation Description
The purpose of the resolution is to enact the Navajo Nation Surface Coal Minding and Reclamation Act, establishing new Navajo Nation Code sections 18 N.N.C. §§ 1701 et seq. This enactment will provide for the regulation and enforcement of surface coal mining and reclamation operations and coal exploration. This legislation will also waive the sovereign immunity of the Navajo Nation with regard to the Navajo Nation Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act allowing suits against the Navajo Nation. If this legislation is passed, the Navajo Nation could be on track to be the first American Indian Nation to obtain primacy over surface coal mining reclamation.
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Sponsor
Benjamin Bennett
Co-Sponsor(s)
Walter Phelps
Status
Failed
Executive Branch (164/SAS No.)
N/A
Vote Requirements
Navajo Nation Council - Two-Thirds Vote of Council
Legislation Entered By
MNez ADMIN
Approved Committees
  1. Law & Order Committee
  2. Resources & Development Committee
  3. Naa'bik'iyati' Committee
  4. Navajo Nation Council
OLC Number
16-023-02
Date Uploaded By Document Title
07/20/2016, 02:11 pm LBurbank ADMIN 0025-16.pdf