$2M for 2 Colorado Ranches withdrawn from Navajo Council Naabik’iyati Committee agenda, 10 am, 2.17.22

Greeting Relatives/Frens/Humans, and the Navajo Council Naabik’iyati Committee is on LEGISLATION 0252-21: which seeks Council approval of about $2 MILLION for Drought Mitigation for TWO Navajo Nation Government Colorado Ranches, is on Today’s Naabik’iyati Committee agenda. Budget & Finance Committee Vice Chairman Raymond Smith Jr. and Resources & Development committee member Mark Freeland, who represents Crownpoint & several other chapters in Eastern Navajo. Have the Ranchers/Livestock Owners in the Eastern Agency received $2 MILLION too?! BFC vice chairman Raymond Smith Jr. represents New Lands which is where the Navajo govt allowed the federal govt to dump our Relatives after they EVICTED them off their Homelands & Sacred Sites in Western Navajo/Big Mountain/Star Mountain. Have our EVICTED Relatives who have LIVESTOCK received $2 MILLION too from BFC vice chairman Raymond Smith Jr.?!

In September 2021, Resources & Development Committee directed that $4 MILLION from the federal Agricultural Infrastructure Fund Plan be distributed to ALL the LIVESTOCK OWNERS on the Navajo Nation. But Delegates Raymond Smtih & Mark Freeland supporting giving $2 MILLION of the Navajo People’s Funds to TWO RANCHES in COLORADO.

PHOTO is of Resources and Development Committee members Mark Freeland, Wilson C. Stuart, Jr., Herman M. Daniels, Rickie Nez, and Kee Allen Begay, Jr. tours drought stricken areas impacting Navajo ranchers.

The PEOPLE need to Corral the Budget & Finance Committee & Resources & Development Committee!!!!

PRESS RELEASE – June 23, 2021, Navajo Nation’s Colorado Ranches Submit Budget Proposal Requests to Budget & Finance and Resources & Development Committees

PHOTO: Budget & Finance and Resources & Development Committee members of the Navajo Nation Council receive budget proposal requests June 18, 2021 at Wolf Springs Ranch, Colo.

Wolf Springs Ranch, Colo. — Last week, the Budget & Finance (BFC) and Resource & Development (RDC) Committees of the 24th Navajo Nation Council held a two-day joint work session to receive Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (NNDFW) $1.7 million budget proposal request to cover operations at the Wolf Springs and Boyer Ranch in Colorado.

“We should not only take care of the ranches but advance its ranch operations to expand the possibilities for economic development,” said Jimmy Yellowhair (Black Mesa, Forest Lake, Hardrock, Piñon, Whippoorwill). “We need to plan for the development and processes of timeline and how to reach those milestones.”

The Wolf Springs and Boyer Ranch are currently established as Navajo Nation Enterprises under the Division of Natural Resources (DNR). Both are located approximately 60 miles west of Pueblo, CO and have a combined 28,855 acres.

Samuel Diswood, Wildlife Manager of NNDFW and General Manager for Wolf Springs Ranch and Boyer Ranch, alongside Gloria Tom, NNDFW Director, provided a report in July 2016 outlining the purchase history of both ranches and the 2018 Fund Management Plan.

Diswood reported both ranches generated $862,874.13 in revenue for 2019 and $751,402.50 in 2020. Although the 2021 revenue is projected to be $723,793.39, he indicated it may not be enough to address the additional costs caused by the ongoing drought conditions and COVID-19.

“With no production of hay within the last year, along with crop and forage shortages, most of the budget went into purchasing forage and hay for the livestock and bison. This in turn short ranged the cost for equipment,” added Diswood. “Drought, water shortages, lack of rainfall and impacts of COVID-19 led to low market costs ­– resulting in anything that would have went to market, such as processing the animals, was at least a year behind due to the pandemic.”

NNDFW staff reported they are working on a drought management plan with the ranch programs from the State of Colorado to assist in forage and livestock feed for the lost revenue and for future drought conditions that might affect the ranches’ operation.

NNDFW are also currently working with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to research efficient needs for forage recovery and land under the Cover Crop Program (CCP). The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) also provided some assistance for electronic ID program from both bison and cattle to help with sales and revenue.

Dr. Rudy R. Shebala, DNR Executive Director stated his support for the requested $1.7 million through legislation for the ranches. Shebala stated the request was also included in this year’s comprehensive budget and within the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.

“This legislation request is out of emergency for the Wolf Springs and Boyer Ranch Enterprise expenses, which include but are not limited to heavy equipment and equipment that came with the ranch are at least over 20 years old and tractors that need new transmission and engine repairs,” added Shebala.

Before accepting the report, Council Delegate Mark Freeland (Becenti, Lake Valley, Náhodishgish, Standing Rock, Whiterock, Huerfano, Nageezi, Crownpoint) included a directive to DNR to make the proposed emergency budget a priority and to request an updated report within 15 days regarding the status of the legislation progress to the BFC and RDC.

“You really have to be here at Wolf Springs Ranch to appreciate all of what it has to offer,” said BFC Chairman Jamie Henio (Alamo, Ramah, Tóhajiilee). “You really don’t get an idea until you see it for yourself, the magnificence of the pristineness and heritage it brings to our people.”

CONTACTS – Alray Nelson, Communications Director, Kolton Nephew, Legislative staff writer koltonnephew@navajo-nsn.gov 928-380-5733; Email 1: communications@navajo-nsn.gov; Email 2: nnlb.communications@gldavis

THE FOLLOWING IS WHAT’S HAPPENING/HAPPENED AT NAABI, 2.17.22

Naabi Adopted their Agenda with several changes and Naabi is now on LEGISLATION 0252-21: An Action Relating to the Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $1,962,149 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources for Drought Mitigation for the Navajo Nation’s Colorado Ranches (THE ORIGINAL REQUESTS from Smith & Freeland was for $1.7 MILLION which is now almost $2 MILLION!!)
SPONSOR: Honorable Raymond Smith, Jr.
CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Mark A. Freeland

DELEGATES PERNALL HALONA & JIMMY YELLOWHAIR motion & second for LEGISLATION 0252-21 to go before Naabi.
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE VICE CHAIRMAN RAYMOND SMITH JR. This requested months ago, last year when we visited the ranch. Finally filtered thru system and here. Had discussion with Speaker on UUFB being Frozen so asked Speaker to Keep Alive. Knew last week was suppose to have Naabi mtg and consensus between us to set this aside. Where is that at, Speaker?
SPEAKER SETH DAMON I have not heard from office of legislative counsel so I don’t know if language ready.
BFC VICE CHAIRMAN RAYMOND SMTIH JR I wanted additional language for an alternative Funding Source or Something since President Nez froze UUFB/Undesignated Unreserved Fund Balance. And so since no new Language, I ask to defer Legislation 0252-21 until there is new language or Nez lifts freeze on UUFB
BOTH MOTION AND SECOND PARTIES WITHDRAW MOTION
BUT then Budget & Finance Committee member Jimmy Yellowhair makes motion to Defer 0252-21, after he withdrew his Second Motion, which really got things Confused. After Budget & Finance Committee member Amber Kanazbah Crotty asks Speaker Damon to bring Decorum back to Naabi, Speaker explains to Yellowhair how he has created confusion and so Yellowhair withdraws his motion…LOL

It is now 12:17 pm, 2.17.22, and the Navajo Council Naabik’iyati Committee is hearing from Ramah Navajo School regarding dangerously High Voltage Problems that is causing a Critical Safety Problem for Students & Educators, the BurnOut of Computers; shocking people; Bare Electric Line. LEGISLATION 0004-22 is seeking Funding to Correct the school’s electrical probems which have gone on for Two Years. FYI – Budget & Finance Committee Chairman Jamie Henio represents Ramah. Wonder he’s been doing for TWO YEARS????!!!!! I do kow from a September 2021 Press Release that he spent several days at Two Colorado Ranches & Supported giving the Two Ranchers $1.7 MILLION for Drought relief.
Official Title of Legislation 0004-21: An Act Relating to the Health, Education and Human Services, Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and to the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $3,600,000 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Division of Community Development for the Upgrade/Replacement of a High-Voltage Electricity System for Ramah Navajo School Board, Inc./Pine Hill School
SPONSOR: Honorable Jamie Henio

It is now 12:17 pm, 2.17.22, and the Navajo Council Naabik’iyati Committee is hearing from Ramah Navajo School regarding dangerously High Voltage Problems that is causing a Critical Safety Problem for Students & Educators, the BurnOut of Computers; shocking people; Bare Electric Line.  LEGISLATION 0004-22 is seeking Funding to Correct the school’s electrical probems which have gone on for Two Years.  FYI – Budget & Finance Committee Chairman Jamie Henio represents Ramah.  Wonder he’s been doing for TWO YEARS????!!!!!  I do kow from a September 2021 Press Release that he spent several days at Two Colorado Ranches & Supported giving the Two Ranchers $1.7 MILLION for Drought relief.

Official Title of Legislation 0004-21: An Act Relating to the Health, Education and Human Services, Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and to the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $3,600,000 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Division of Community Development for the Upgrade/Replacement of a High-Voltage Electricity System for Ramah Navajo School Board, Inc./Pine Hill School. SPONSOR: Honorable Jamie Henio

It is now 1:05 pm, 2.17.22, and Ramah Navajo School Board Superintendent Dave Nez, who has 40 years of experience as an educator & superintendent, says he has never experienced such a complete lack of help and compassion from the Bureau of Indian Affairs to Protect the Students and fix the school’s highly dangerous High Voltage Electrical System, which has been in an emergency need for Funding to Fix the school’s High Voltage Electrical System for Two Years.

It is now 1:23 pm, 2.17.22, and the Naabik’iyati Committee VOTED 21 in favor, Zero opposed on Legislation 0004-22, which seeks $3.6 MILLION to Fix the Ramah Navajo School’s Dangerous High Voltage Electrical System and Have the Federal Govt Reimburse the Navajo Nation for the $3.6M because it is the responsibility of the federal government to provide a Safe Education for Navajo students.
UNOFFICIAL Voting Talley:
Elmer Begay Green; Kee Allen Begay Green; Paul Begay Green; Nathaniel Brown Green; Eugenia Charles-Newton Green; Amber Kanazbah EXCUSED; Herman Daniels Green; Mark Freeland Green; Pernell Halona Green; Jamie Henio Green; Vince James Green; Rickie Nez Green; Carl Slater Green; Raymond Smith Jr. Green; Wilson Stewart Jr. Green; Charlaine Tso NoVote; Daniel Tso Green; Eugene Tso Green; Otto Tso Green; Thomas Walker Jr. Green; Edison Wauneka Green; Edmund Yazzie EXCUSED; Jimmy Yellowhair Green.

It is 1:32 pm, 2.17.22, and the Naabik’iyati Committee Votes – without debate – 22 in favor, zero opposed on LEGISLATION 0010-22: An Action Relating to the Health, Education and Human Services, Law and Order, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees; Approving and Authorizing the Mutual Aid [Intergovernmental] Agreement Between the Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety and the State of Utah, Department of Public Safety
SPONSOR: Honorable Otto Tso
CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Eugenia Charles-Newton
CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Seth Damon
UNOFFICIAL VOTING TALLEY:
Elmer Begay Green; Kee Allen Begay Green; Paul Begay Green; Nathaniel Brown Green; Eugenia Charles-Newton Green; Amber Kanazbah EXCUSED; Herman Daniels Green; Mark Freeland Green; Pernell Halona Green; Jamie Henio Green; Vince James Green; Rickie Nez Green; Carl Slater Green; Raymond Smith Jr. Green; Wilson Stewart Jr. Green; Charlaine Tso Green; Daniel Tso Green; Eugene Tso Green; Otto Tso Green; Thomas Walker Jr. Green; Edison Wauneka Green; Edmund Yazzie Green; Jimmy Yellowhair Green.

It is now 1:38 pm, 2.17.22, and the Naabik’iyati Committee is now on LEGISLATION 0011-22: An Act Relating to Health, Education and Human Services, Law and Order, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees and the Navajo Nation Council; Amending the Charter of Diné College, 10 N.N.C. §§ 2001 – 2023

It is now 1:54 pm, 2.17.22, and Dine’ College President Monty Roessel informs the Naabik’iyati that one of the numerous reasons that Dine’ College wants to amend its Charter is to “Modernize” it by Development of a Wool Mill that combines Two Degrees and helps build Navajo economy regarding Navajo wool and weavings. This allows Dine’ College to look at Alternative Streams of Funding.

Buildings built in 1973. The same predicament that Ramah Navajo School finds itself in is what Dine’ College faces also. There is no federal support for Operation and Maintenance.

We want to use Solar and be off the grid. Savings from retrofit would service the loan. And Dine’ College could offer classes regarding Solar Installation.

APPROVED NAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ COMMITTEE OF THE 24th NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING

(VIA TELECOMMUNICATION): Call-in Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 928 871 7160, Passcode: 86515

Window Rock, Navajo Nation (AZ), Thursday, Feb 17, 2022 10 AM

PRESIDING CHAIR: Honorable Seth Damon, Speaker, 24th Navajo Nation Council

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE, RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT COM., HEALTH, EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES COM., LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE

Hon. Elmer P. Begay Hon. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Hon. Paul Begay Hon. Eugenia Charles-Newton (C) Hon. Nathaniel Brown Hon. Herman M. Daniels, Jr. Hon. Pernell Halona Hon. Vince R. James Hon. Amber Kanazbah Crotty Hon. Mark A. Freeland Hon. Carl Roessel Slater (VC) Hon. Eugene Tso Hon. Jamie Henio (C) Hon. Rickie Nez (C) Hon. Charlaine Tso Hon. Otto Tso (VC) Hon. Raymond Smith, Jr. (VC) Hon. Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. Hon. Daniel E. Tso (C) Hon. Edmund Yazzie Hon. Jimmy Yellowhair Hon. Thomas Walker, Jr. (VC) Hon. Edison J. Wauneka (C) Chair & (VC) Vice Chair

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER; ROLL CALL; INVOCATION
  2. RECOGNIZE GUESTS AND VISITING OFFICIALS (2 Minute Limit per Delegate)
  3. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE AGENDA
    (m) Hon. Paul Begay, Jr. (s) Hon. Pernell Halona (v) 22-0 (cnv)
  4. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE JOURNALS: January 20-21, 2022
    (m) (s) (v)
  5. NEW BUSINESS:
    A. LEGISLATION 0252-21: An Action Relating to the Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $1,962,149 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources for Drought Mitigation for the Navajo Nation’s Colorado Ranches
    SPONSOR: Honorable Raymond Smith, Jr.
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Mark A. Freeland
    (m) (s) (v)
    B. LEGISLATION 0004-22: An Act Relating to the Health, Education and Human Services, Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and to the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $3,600,000 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Division of Community Development for the Upgrade/Replacement of a High-Voltage Electricity System for Ramah Navajo School Board, Inc./Pine Hill School
    SPONSOR: Honorable Jamie Henio
    (m) (s) (v)
    C. LEGISLATION 0010-22: An Action Relating to the Health, Education and Human Services, Law and Order, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees; Approving and Authorizing the Mutual Aid [Intergovernmental] Agreement Between the Navajo Nation Department of Public Safety and the State of Utah, Department of Public Safety
    SPONSOR: Honorable Otto Tso
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Eugenia Charles-Newton
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Seth Damon
    (m) (s) (v)
    D. LEGISLATION 0011-22: An Act Relating to Health, Education and Human Services, Law and Order, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees and the Navajo Nation Council; Amending the Charter of Diné College, 10 N.N.C. §§ 2001 – 2023
    SPONSOR: Honorable Daniel E. Tso
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Paul Begay, Jr.
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Seth Damon
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Edison J. Wauneka
    (m) (s) (v)
    E. Schedule a Naabik’íyáti’ Committee Work Session to address Legislation 0257-21 Tabling Motion. Work Session to be held on:
    (m) (s) (v)
  6. RECEIVE REPORTS:
    A. Report by Navajo Area Indian Health Services’ on their continued work on the Purchase Referred Care Program (formally known as Contract Health Care Services). Presentation provided by Roselyn Tso, Area Director.
    (m) (s) (v)
  7. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
  8. CLOSE OF MEETING; ANNOUNCEMENTS; ADJOURNMENT
    Livestream will be available online at:
    VIMEO: www.vimeo.com/navajonationcouncil
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PROPOSED AGENDA NAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ COMMITTEE OF THE 24th NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING (VIA TELECOMMUNICATION)
Call-in Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 928 871 7160, Passcode: 86515
Window Rock, Navajo Nation (AZ), Thursday, Feb 17, 2022 10 AM
PRESIDING CHAIR: Honorable Seth Damon, Speaker, 24th Navajo Nation Council; BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE, RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT COM., HEALTH, EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES COM., LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE
Hon. Elmer P. Begay Hon. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Hon. Paul Begay Hon. Eugenia Charles-Newton (C) Hon. Nathaniel Brown Hon. Herman M. Daniels, Jr. Hon. Pernell Halona Hon. Vince R. James Hon. Amber Kanazbah Crotty Hon. Mark A. Freeland Hon. Carl Roessel Slater (VC) Hon. Eugene Tso Hon. Jamie Henio (C) Hon. Rickie Nez (C) Hon. Charlaine Tso Hon. Otto Tso (VC) Hon. Raymond Smith, Jr. (VC) Hon. Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. Hon. Daniel E. Tso (C) Hon. Edmund Yazzie Hon. Jimmy Yellowhair Hon. Thomas Walker, Jr. (VC) Hon. Edison J. Wauneka (C) Chair & (VC) Vice Chair

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER; ROLL CALL; INVOCATION
  2. RECOGNIZE GUESTS AND VISITING OFFICIALS (2 Minute Limit per Delegate)
  3. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE AGENDA
    (m) (s) (v)
  4. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE JOURNALS: January 20-21, 2022
    (m) (s) (v)
  5. RECEIVE REPORTS: NONE
  6. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
  7. NEW BUSINESS:
    A. LEGISLATION 0252-21: An Action Relating to the Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $1,962,149 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources for Drought Mitigation for the Navajo Nation’s Colorado Ranches
    SPONSOR: Honorable Raymond Smith, Jr.
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Mark A. Freeland
    (m) (s) (v)
    B. LEGISLATION 0007-22: An Act Relating to Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, Law and Order, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $900,000 from the Navajo Nation Tourism Fund (24 N.N.C § 741) to the Division of Economic Development/Tourism Department to Cover the Tourism Department’s Personnel and Operating Expenses for the Remainder of FY2022; Amending 24 N.N.C. § 741(B) to Allow All Revenue in the Tourism Fund to be Used by any and All Navajo Nation Programs for Tourism-Related ElPurposes SPONSOR: Honorable Wilson C. Stewart, Jr.
    (m) (s) (v)
    C. LEGISLATION 0016-22: An Action Relating to Resources and Development and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees and Navajo Nation Council; Extending the Time for a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity to Allow the Navajo Nation to be Sued in Federal District Court Regarding Compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act in Carrying Out the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Grants and Authorizing the President of the Navajo Nation to be the Certifying Tribal Official to Execute Form 7015.15 through September 30, 2025
    SPONSOR: Honorable Mark A. Freeland
    (m) (s) (v)
  8. CLOSE OF MEETING; ANNOUNCEMENTS; ADJOURNMENT
    AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The public is advised that the Navajo Nation Council Agenda and the Agendas of the Standing Committees are not final until adopted by a majority vote of the Navajo Nation Council or the Standing Committee at a Navajo Nation Council or a Standing Committee meeting pursuant to 2 N.N.C. §§163 and 183, Navajo Nation Council Rule of Order No. 7, and Standing Committee Rule of Order No. 8.
    Livestream will be available online at:
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PROPOSED AGENDA NAABIK’ÍYÁTI’ COMMITTEE OF THE 24th NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING (VIA TELECOMMUNICATION)
Call-in Number: (669) 900-6833, Meeting ID: 928 871 7160, Passcode: 86515
Window Rock, Navajo Nation (AZ), Thursday, Feb 17, 2022 10 AM
PRESIDING CHAIR: Honorable Seth Damon, Speaker, 24th Navajo Nation Council; BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE, RESOURCES & DEVELOPMENT COM., HEALTH, EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES COM., LAW AND ORDER COMMITTEE
Hon. Elmer P. Begay Hon. Kee Allen Begay, Jr. Hon. Paul Begay Hon. Eugenia Charles-Newton (C) Hon. Nathaniel Brown Hon. Herman M. Daniels, Jr. Hon. Pernell Halona Hon. Vince R. James Hon. Amber Kanazbah Crotty Hon. Mark A. Freeland Hon. Carl Roessel Slater (VC) Hon. Eugene Tso Hon. Jamie Henio (C) Hon. Rickie Nez (C) Hon. Charlaine Tso Hon. Otto Tso (VC) Hon. Raymond Smith, Jr. (VC) Hon. Wilson C. Stewart, Jr. Hon. Daniel E. Tso (C) Hon. Edmund Yazzie Hon. Jimmy Yellowhair Hon. Thomas Walker, Jr. (VC) Hon. Edison J. Wauneka (C) Chair & (VC) Vice Chair

  1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER; ROLL CALL; INVOCATION
  2. RECOGNIZE GUESTS AND VISITING OFFICIALS (2 Minute Limit per Delegate)
  3. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE AGENDA
    (m) (s) (v)
  4. REVIEW AND ADOPT THE JOURNALS: January 20-21, 2022
    (m) (s) (v)
  5. RECEIVE REPORTS: NONE
  6. OLD BUSINESS: NONE
  7. NEW BUSINESS:
    A. LEGISLATION 0252-21: An Action Relating to the Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $1,962,149 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance to the Navajo Nation Division of Natural Resources for Drought Mitigation for the Navajo Nation’s Colorado Ranches
    SPONSOR: Honorable Raymond Smith, Jr.
    CO-SPONSOR: Honorable Mark A. Freeland
    (m) (s) (v)
    B. LEGISLATION 0007-22: An Act Relating to Resources and Development, Budget and Finance, Law and Order, and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees, and the Navajo Nation Council; Allocating $900,000 from the Navajo Nation Tourism Fund (24 N.N.C § 741) to the Division of Economic Development/Tourism Department to Cover the Tourism Department’s Personnel and Operating Expenses for the Remainder of FY2022; Amending 24 N.N.C. § 741(B) to Allow All Revenue in the Tourism Fund to be Used by any and All Navajo Nation Programs for Tourism-Related ElPurposes SPONSOR: Honorable Wilson C. Stewart, Jr.
    (m) (s) (v)
    C. LEGISLATION 0016-22: An Action Relating to Resources and Development and Naabik’íyáti’ Committees and Navajo Nation Council; Extending the Time for a Limited Waiver of Sovereign Immunity to Allow the Navajo Nation to be Sued in Federal District Court Regarding Compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act in Carrying Out the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Grants and Authorizing the President of the Navajo Nation to be the Certifying Tribal Official to Execute Form 7015.15 through September 30, 2025
    SPONSOR: Honorable Mark A. Freeland
    (m) (s) (v)
  8. CLOSE OF MEETING; ANNOUNCEMENTS; ADJOURNMENT
    AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE: The public is advised that the Navajo Nation Council Agenda and the Agendas of the Standing Committees are not final until adopted by a majority vote of the Navajo Nation Council or the Standing Committee at a Navajo Nation Council or a Standing Committee meeting pursuant to 2 N.N.C. §§163 and 183, Navajo Nation Council Rule of Order No. 7, and Standing Committee Rule of Order No. 8.
    Livestream will be available online at:
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