Resolution No. SI-R23-005: Act Amending Pueblo de San Ildefonso Big Game Hunting Act to Authorize Feral Cattle Hunts
At a duly called meeting of the Council of San Ildefonso Pueblo on the 24th day of March, 2023, the following law was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the importance of managing wildlife and natural resources on Pueblo lands; and,
WHEREAS, the Council enacted the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Big Game Hunting Act in 2012 to regulate wildlife harvesting to ensure that hunting is conducted in a way that is safe for hunters and protects wildlife resources; and,
WHEREAS, feral cattle numbers on the Pueblo's lands are increasing and are detrimentally impacting the cultural and natural resources of the Pueblo, including negatively impacting the natural wildlife and their habitat on Pueblo lands; and,
WHEREAS, the Council has determined it to be in the best interest of the Pueblo to amend the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Big Game Hunting Act ("Act") to allow for the hunting of feral cattle on Pueblo lands.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council hereby enacts the attached law entitled, "ACT AMENDING PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO BIG GAME ACT TO AUTHORIZE FERAL CATTLE HUNTS."
ACT AMENDING PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO BIG GAME ACT TO AUTHORIZE FERAL CATTLE HUNTS
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as the "ACT AMENDING PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO BIG GAME HUNTING ACT TO AUTHORIZE FERAL CATTLE HUNTS." ("the Act").
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to amend the Pueblo's Big Game Hunting Act to authorize and regulate the harvesting of feral cattle on Pueblo lands to reduce feral cattle numbers and protect the Pueblo's natural wildlife and habitat.
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The Council recognizes the importance of managing wildlife and natural resources on Pueblo lands.
(b) The Council enacted the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Big Game Hunting Act in 2012 to regulate wildlife harvesting to ensure that hunting is conducted in a way that is safe for hunters and protects wildlife resources.
(c) Feral cattle numbers on the Pueblo's lands are increasing and are detrimentally impacting the cultural and natural resources of the Pueblo, including negatively impacting the natural wildlife and their habitat on Pueblo lands.
(d) It is in the best interest of the Pueblo to amend the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Big Game Hunting Act to allow for the hunting of feral cattle on Pueblo lands.
Section 1.4. Authorizations
(a) The Council authorizes the amendment of the Pueblo's Big Game Hunting Act, as shown in the attached document, to allow for the hunting of feral cattle on Pueblo lands.
(b) Amendment of the Big Game Hunting Act shall become effective immediately upon final signature of this Act.
(c) The Governor or his designee is authorized to take such actions to implement the intent of this Act, including the authority to make such non-substantive edits to the Big Game Hunting Act as may be needed.
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on March 24, 2023, at a meeting with a vote of 9 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstaining and 0 absent (Governor presiding and not voting) pursuant to the authority vested in the Council by the Agreement of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE SPONSOR(S): Council Representatives
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | X | |||
| Thomas Gonzales | X | |||
| M. Wayne Martinez, Jr. | X | |||
| Michael Martinez | X | |||
| Nichole S. Martinez | X | |||
| Perry Martinez | X | |||
| Raymond J. Martinez | X | |||
| Thomas Martinez | X | |||
| Denise Moquino | X | |||
| Irene Tse-Pe | X |
DELIVERY OF THE RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNOR:
Resolution No. SI-R23-005 was presented to the Governor of the Pueblo de San Ildefonso on the 24th day of March , 2023, 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.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
{ X } APPROVED
{ } VETO - RETURNED TO COUNCIL WITH EXPLANATION:
On this 28th day of March, 2023.
Christopher A. Moquino, Governor
Presented by the Governor to the Council on the ____ day of ____________, 2023.
Override of Governor's veto:
{ } YES
{ } NO
| COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | YES | NO | ABSTAIN | ABSENT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Garcia | ||||
| Thomas Gonzales | ||||
| M. Wayne Martinez, Jr. | ||||
| Michael Martinez | ||||
| Nichole S. Martinez | ||||
| Perry Martinez | ||||
| Raymond J. Martinez | ||||
| Thomas Martinez | ||||
| Denise Moquino | ||||
| Irene Tse-Pe |
CERTIFICATION
The foregoing resolution was duly voted upon by the Council on _________________, 2023, 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.
Irene Tse-Pe, Council Secretary
ACT AMENDING PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO BIG GAME ACT TO AUTHORIZE FERAL CATTLE HUNTS
Section 1.1. Short Title
This enactment shall be known as the "ACT AMENDING PUEBLO DE SAN ILDEFONSO BIG GAME HUNTING ACT TO AUTHORIZE FERAL CATTLE HUNTS." ("the Act").
Section 1.2. Purpose
The purpose of this Act is to amend the Pueblo's Big Game Hunting Act to authorize and regulate the harvesting of feral cattle on Pueblo lands to reduce feral cattle numbers and protect the Pueblo's natural wildlife and habitat.
Section 1.3. Findings
The Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) The Council recognizes the importance of managing wildlife and natural resources on Pueblo lands.
(b) The Council enacted the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Big Game Hunting Act in 2012 to regulate wildlife harvesting to ensure that hunting is conducted in a way that is safe for hunters and protects wildlife resources.
(c) Feral cattle numbers on the Pueblo's lands are increasing and are detrimentally impacting the cultural and natural resources of the Pueblo, including negatively impacting the natural wildlife and their habitat on Pueblo lands.
(d) It is in the best interest of the Pueblo to amend the Pueblo de San Ildefonso Big Game Hunting Act to allow for the hunting of feral cattle on Pueblo lands.
Section 1.4. Authorizations
(a) The Council authorizes the amendment of the Pueblo's Big Game Hunting Act, as shown in the attached document, to allow for the hunting of feral cattle on Pueblo lands.
(b) Amendment of the Big Game Hunting Act shall become effective immediately upon final signature of this Act.
(c) The Governor or his designee is authorized to take such actions to implement the intent of this Act, including the authority to make such non-substantive edits to the Big Game Hunting Act as may be needed.
