Christopher Moquino
77:54 - 78:55
"The bill permits the extension of the subsection dates if the Pueblos, the state, the city, the county, and the United States acting through the secretary mutually agree it is reasonably necessary. This narrow technical amendment does not reopen the settlement alter substantial— substantive rights or impose new costs on the United States."
“The bill permits the extension of the subsection dates if the Pueblos, the state, the city, the county, and the United States acting through the secretary mutually agree it is reasonably necessary. This narrow technical amendment does not reopen the settlement alter substantial— substantive rights or impose new costs on the United States.”
- Speaker
- Christopher Moquino
- Timestamp
- 77:54 – 78:55
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- Alaska News
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- September 16, 2026
From the transcript
The bill permits the extension of the subsection dates if the Pueblos, the state, the city, the county, and the United States acting through the secretary mutually agree it is reasonably necessary. This narrow technical amendment does not reopen the settlement alter substantial— substantive rights or impose new costs on the United States. Instead, it simply allows all settlement parties to align the construction timeline with current construction realities and logistics. Passing this legislation is necessary to remove any artificial barrier to the project's completion, ensuring that Regional Water System can finally deliver its intended benefits to the pueblo, Santa Fe County, and surrounding communities. For these reasons, I respectfully urge the House Subcommittee and ultimately the House Committee on Natural Resources to act favorably on this legislation and support its prompt passage.
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