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S 1508 · in committee · niche

Shivwits Band of Paiutes Jurisdictional Clarity Act

What this bill does

  • This bill gives Utah state courts jurisdiction over civil lawsuits involving the Shivwits Band of Paiutes and their tribal lands.
  • The Shivwits Band of Paiutes, a Native American tribe in southwestern Utah, is affected along with parties entering contracts with the tribe.
  • The tribe gains the ability to lease its trust lands for up to 99 years, with disputes resolved in state court.

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  1. 01

    How might transferring civil jurisdiction from tribal to Utah state courts affect the Shivwits Band's ability to govern their own affairs and enforce tribal law?

  2. 02

    What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of allowing 99-year land leases for parties contracting with the tribe compared to shorter lease terms?

  3. 03

    How could this shift in jurisdiction impact non-tribal parties entering contracts with the Shivwits Band, and what disputes might arise from state court oversight?

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Sponsor · R-UT

John R. Curtis

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Introduced 2025-12-17

Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-12-17 · senate · Committee

    Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

  2. 2025-04-29 · senate · IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

  3. 2025-04-29 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

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