Water compact hearings needed in Montana

The CSKT Compact that was approved by the 2015 Montana Legislature has become the most divisive issue that I have seen in my six decades of involvement.

A hearing was held by the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on S 3019, CSKT on June 24. Well, it was more of a sales pitch than a hearing, as no opposing views were allowed.

The 1,400 page bill violates Montana’s Constitution and infringes on water and property rights. Senator Daines, the prime sponsor, has been unwilling to host any public hearings in Montana so the people could weigh in.

Montanan’s should request that the Committee on Indian Affairs schedule hearings in Montana no later than September.

Write to:

US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs

Hon John Hoeven, Chrm

338 Russell Senate Office Bldg

Washington DC 20510

—Bob Sivertsen, Havre