An Action - Legislation No 176-26 - Approval of Drought Response Appropriation

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Legislation No. 0176-26 sponsored by Crystalyne Curley proposes an appropriation of $34,019,365 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance (UUFB) to support drought response and mitigation efforts. The action directs funding to various departments under the Division of Natural Resources for water-related and emergency mitigation activities. It also includes waivers of specific Navajo Nation Council provisions and FY 2026 budget instructions. Date posted: July 13, 2026.

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Legislative Summary Sheet

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Resources & Development Committee

Budget & Finance Committee

Naabik’íyáti’ Committee

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Section One: Authority

# THE NAVAJO NATIONLEGISLATIVE BRANCHINTERNET PUBLIC REVIEW PUBLICATION LEGISLATION NO:0176-26 SPONSOR:Crystalyne Curley TITLE:An Action Relating to the Resources and Development,Budget andFinance,and Naabik’íváti'Committees,and the Navajo Nation Council;Approvingan Appropriation of $34,019,365 from the Unreserved,Undesignated Fund Balance(“UUFB”)for Drought Response and Mitigation Efforts;Waiving 12 N.N.C.§820(N)(1);Waiving Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Instructions Manual Section(13)A)(4)(a) Date posted: July 13,2026 at 8:23PM Digital comments may be e-mailed to comments@navajo-nsn.gov Written comments may be mailed to: Executive DirectorOffice of Legislative ServicesP.O.Box 3390Window Rock,AZ 86515(928)871-7586 Comments may be made in the form of chapter resolutions,letters,position papers,etc.Please include your name,position title,addressfor written comments;a valid e-mail address is required.Anonymouscomments will not be included in the Legislation packet. Please note:This digital copy is being provided for the benefit of the Navajo Nationchapters and public use.Any political use is prohibited.All written comments receivedbecome the property of the Navajo Nation and will be forwarded to the assigned NavajoNation Council standing committee(s)and/or the Navajo Nation Council for review.Anytampering with public records are punishable by Navajo Nation law pursuant to 17 N.N.C.§374 et.seq. LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY SHEETTracking No. O176-26 DATE:July 13.2026 AN ACTION AN ACTION RELATING TO THIE RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT,BUDGET AND FINANCE,AND NAABIK'ÍYÁTI'COMMITTEES,AND THE NAVAJONATION COUNCIL;APPROVING AN APPROPRIATION OF S34,019,365 FROM THEUNRESERVED,UNDESIGNATEI)FUND BALANCE(“UUFB”)FOR DROUGHTRESPONSE AND MITIGATION EFFORTS;WAIVING 12 N.N.C.§820(N)(1);WAIVINGFISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SECTION 13(A)(4)(a) PURPOSE:This resolution,if approved,would appropriate $34,019,365 from the UUFB tovarious departments under the Division of Natural Resources for drought response andmitigation activities. Navajo Nation Council FINALAUTHORITY: 7/8 Vote of full membership ## VOTE REQUIRED: This written summary does not address recornmended amendments as may bc provided by the standingcommittecs.The Office of Legislative Counsel rcquests cach Council Dclcgate to review each proposedresolution in detail. 5: 1 2 (r, 4 5 6 7 S 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Resources &Development Committee Thence Budget &Finance Committee Thence PROPOSIEDNAVAJO NATIONCOUNCILRESOLUTION Naabik’iyáti'Commitee Thence 251NAVAJO NATION COUNCIL,-FOURTHYEAR,2026 Navajo Nation Council Introduced by: (Prime Sponsor)Tracking No__O1Ho-26 AN ACTION RELATING TO THE RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT,BUDGET ANIFINANCE,ANDNAABIK'ÍYÁTI'COMMITTEES,AND THE NAVAJO NATIONCOUNCIL;APPROVING ANAPPROPRIATION OF S34,019,365 FROM THEUNRESERVED,UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE(“UUFB”)FOR DROUGHTRESPONSE AND MITIGATION EFFORTS;WAIVING 12 N.N.C.§820(N)(1);WAIVING FISCALYEAR 2026 BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL SECTION13(A)(4)(a) BE IT ENACTED: SECTION ONE.AUTHORITY A.The Resources and Development Committee is a standing committee of the NavajoNation Council and has oversight authority over water,land,grazing.environment,agriculture,livestock,and wildlife.2 N.N.C.§500(A)and(C). B.The Budget and Finance Committce is a standing committee of the Navajo NationCouncil and has the authority to review and rcconmend to the Council the budgeting,appropriation,investmcnt and managenent of all funds.2 N.N.C.§300(A)and §301(B)(2). C.The Naabik'íyáti'Committec is a standing committee of the Navajo Nation Councilwith the authority to hear all proposed resolutions that require final action by the 3 Council,and serves as the oversight Committee for the offices,programs,commissions,boards or task forces under the

FAQs

What appropriation amount does Legislation No. 0176-26 seek to approve?

It seeks approval of an appropriation of $34,019,365 from the Unreserved, Undesignated Fund Balance (UUFB).

What are the funds intended to support?

The resolution funds drought response and mitigation activities, including water sources and emergency water access for Navajo communities, livestock, and agriculture.

Which provisions does the legislation waive?

It waives 12 N.N.C. §820(N)(1) and waives parts of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Instructions Manual Section 13(A)(4)(a).

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