H.R.2963 - Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007

To transfer certain land in Riverside County, California, and San Diego County, California, from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, and for other purposes. view all titles (5)

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  • Short: Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007 as passed house.
  • Official: To transfer certain land in Riverside County, California, and San Diego County, California, from the Bureau of Land Management to the United States to be held in trust for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007 as reported to senate.
  • Short: Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007 as enacted.

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07/09/07
 
07/30/07
 
09/25/08
 
10/09/08
 

Official Summary

7/30/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2007 - Transfers certain lands in Riverside and San Di

Official Summary

7/30/2007--Passed House without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) 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 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.

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10/15/08
PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION: Nearly 1200 acres of federal land ...

The final version of the bill, HR 2963, was approved with unanimous consent in both the House and the Senate. The president signed the legislation Tuesday. ...

Source: North County Times, CA
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07/30/07
House OK's bill transfering federal land to Pechanga tribe

The bill, HR 2963, specifies that the land is to be used for “protection, preservation, and maintenance of. . . archaeological, cultural, and wildlife ...

Source: San Diego Union Tribune, United States
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12/02/08
Yahoo! 360° - American Indian Facts Of Yosemite And Then Some ...

H. R. 2963 - ENROLLED Congressman Issa Transfers without regulatory environmental process 1178 ac. in Riverside and San Diego Counties to the Pechanga Band. AMENDED TO INCLUDE:. No Gaming. Maintained as open space and construction ...

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11/09/08
NDN News: Pechanga builds golf course on culturally significant ...

Based on their experience with the Great Oak Ranch transfer, the City of Temecula and local residents sought and received language in HR 2963 that would restrict development. However, only time will tell if the bill language is enough ...

Source: NDN News
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11/09/08
Pechanga's New Golf Course on Culturally Significant Property

The bill, HR 2963, which was passed in September, transferred land in Riverside and San Diego Counties for “the protection, preservation, and maintenance of the archaeological, cultural, and wildlife resources thereon”. ...

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