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Resolution No. SI-R21-009: Tribal Member Distribution Authorization Act Amendment of 2021

At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 24th day of May, 2021, the following Resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is in the best interest of the Pueblo to authorize and direct a distribution of available funds to all members of the Pueblo with conditions to encourage COVID-19 vaccination of Members of the Pueblo.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby enacts the attached amendment to the law entitled, "TRIBAL MEMBER DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZATION ACT AMENDMENT OF 2021."

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on May 24 , 2021, at a meeting with a vote of 8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining and 1 absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

Terrence K. Garcia, Council Secretary

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Terrence K. Garcia X
Thelma Gonzales X
Thomas Gonzales X
M. Wayne Martinez, Jr. X
Nichole S. Martinez X
Raymond J. Martinez X
Denise Moquino X
James L. Naranjo X
Leon T. Roybal X
Nathan Sanchez X

DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:

Resolution No. SI-R21-009 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the

26th day of May , 2021, pursuant to the Governing document of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso ("Agreement"), GOVERNOR, Sec. 4 (c), and will become effective after signature by the Governor or veto override by the Council.

Terrence K. Garcia, Council Secretary

GOVERNOR'S ACTION:

{ X } APPROVED

{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:

On this 27th day of May , 2021.

Christopher Moquino, Governor

Presented by the Governor to the Council on the ____ day of ____________, 2021.

COUNCIL'S ACTION:

Override of Governor's veto:

{ } YES

{ } NO

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE YES NO ABSTAIN ABSENT
Terrence K. Garcia
Thelma Gonzales
Thomas Gonzales
M. Wayne Martinez, Jr.
Nichole S. Martinez
Raymond J. Martinez
Denise Moquino
James L. Naranjo
Leon T. Roybal
Nathan Sanchez

CERTIFICATION

The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2021, at a meeting with a vote of ______ in favor, _____ opposed, _____ abstaining and _____ absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.

Terrence K. Garcia, Council Secretary

TRIBAL MEMBER DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZATION ACT AMENDMENT OF 2021

Section 1.1. Short Title

This enactment shall be known as the "TRIBAL MEMBER DISTRIBUTION AUTHORIZATION ACT AMENDMENT OF 2021 ("Amendment")."

Section 1.2. Purpose

The purpose of this Amendment is to authorize and direct a distribution of available funds to all members of the Pueblo with conditions to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations.

Section 1.3. Findings

Title 19, Chapter 19, Section 19.4.1.040 of the Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection (g) as follows:

(g) Due to the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the Members of the Pueblo to authorize and direct a one-time distribution to begin in June 2021 to members of the Pueblo with a financial incentive to encourage all Members of the Pueblo to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination.

Section 1.4. Amendment

Title 19, Chapter 19, Section 19.4.1.050 of the Code is hereby amended to add the following subsection (e) as follows:

(e) The Governor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a one-time distribution of available funds to members of the Pueblo as follows:

(i) Tribal Members enrolled as of April 30, 2021 who are age 15 or younger shall receive $500 distribution;

(ii) Tribal Members enrolled as of April 30, 2021 who are over the age of 15 shall receive a $400 distribution;

(iii) Tribal Members enrolled as of April 30, 2021 who are over the age of 15, who have been fully vaccinated and who submit a copy of their CDC vaccination card shall receive an additional $100 distribution; provided, that the deadline for submitting a copy of a CDC vaccination card is September 30, 2021.

Law Information

Cites

  • Council Resolution No. SI-R21-009

Effective

May 27, 2021