It has cleared committee and can be brought up at any time, though no date is set.
Native AmericansCaliforniaIndian lands and resources rightsLand transfersLand use and conservation
Why This Matters
This bill takes about 683 acres of land in California into trust for the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians, allowing them to manage it as part of their reservation.
If you visit the Barona Reservation, this land transfer allows the Tribe to manage more land for their community.
Who this affects
Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band · Public land users
What changes is this bill making?
1The bill transfers approximately 683 acres of land to the Barona Group of Capitan Grande Band of Mission Indians.
2The land will be managed as part of the Tribe's reservation and is subject to existing public access rights.
3The Tribe is responsible for maintaining a fuel break on the land according to Forest Service standards.
4The land cannot be used for any type of gaming under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
