Total Score: 680/2,100 points (32.4% of maximum possible score)
The Pala Band of Mission Indians Land Transfer Act of 2023 facilitates the transfer of specific lands to the Pala Band of Mission Indians. The Act aims to restore tribal lands and sovereignty, which involves moderate regulatory changes and government spending. It modestly increases government power through oversight of the land transfer process but supports tribal sovereignty and self-governance.
| Criteria | Score (out of 100) | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Regulatory Language and New Powers | 60 | Grants new responsibilities for overseeing the land transfer process. |
| 2. Mandates on Individuals or Businesses | 30 | Imposes minimal mandates on businesses involved in the land transfer. |
| 3. Repeal or Modification of Existing Laws | 40 | Modifies existing laws to facilitate the land transfer to the tribe. |
| 4. Funding Provisions and Government Control | 50 | Allocates funding for managing the land transfer process. |
| 5. Powers Granted to Government Agencies | 55 | Grants discretionary powers to agencies overseeing the land transfer. |
| 6. Penalties and Compliance Mechanisms | 30 | Specifies penalties for non-compliance with the land transfer requirements. |
| 7. Reporting Requirements | 40 | Introduces reporting requirements to monitor the land transfer process. |
| 8. Sunset Clauses | 20 | Includes sunset clauses for the review and completion of the land transfer. |
| 9. Authority and Oversight | 50 | Delegates authority to federal agencies to ensure compliance with the land transfer. |
| 10. Judicial Review | 30 | Provides limited provisions for judicial review of the land transfer. |
| 11. Emergency Powers | 20 | Grants minimal emergency powers related to the land transfer. |
| 12. Exemptions and Waivers | 30 | Offers limited exemptions from existing regulations for the transfer process. |
| 13. Impact Assessments | 40 | Includes assessments of the expected effects on government control and cost. |
| 14. Spending and Taxes | 50 | Increases government spending to facilitate the land transfer. |
| 15. Market Manipulation | 25 | Minimal impact on the market through the land transfer process. |
| 16. Tax Code and Reporting | 25 | Minimal impact on the tax code. |
| 17. Areas Outside Original Purpose | 20 | Stays within the original purpose of transferring land to the tribe. |
| 18. Reducing Government Power | 30 | Modestly increases government power through oversight but supports tribal sovereignty. |
| 19. Impact on Free Markets | 35 | Some impact on free markets due to land transfer regulations. |
| 20. Personal Freedom | 40 | Supports tribal sovereignty, enhancing personal freedoms for the tribe. |
| 21. Reducing Spending and Debt | 30 | Increases spending without addressing the national debt. |