Arizona Statehood and Enabling Act Amendments of 1999
Became Public Law No: 106-133.
Congressional Research Service
Official summary
Version 36 · Passed House amended · Aug 2, 1999
Arizona Statehood and Enabling Act Amendments of 1999 - Requires: (1) the permanent trust funds of Arizona, including all interest, dividends, other income, and appreciation in the market value of assets of the funds, to be prudently invested on a total rate of return basis; and (2) distributions from such funds to be made as provided in Arizona's Constitution.Allows amounts in the Miners' Hospital Endowment Fund to be used for the Arizona Pioneers' Home and makes such amendment effective as of June 20, 1910.Declares that Congress consents to the amendments to the Constitution of the State of Arizona approved by the voters of Arizona on November 3, 1998.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 416 - 0 (Roll no. 357).(text: CR H6774)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6809)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 747.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6773-6775)
Mr. Saxton moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-140.
Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-140.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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