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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 15, 2003
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of implementing a water conservation project that will minimize water losses from the irrigation conveyance works of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District, and to consider: (1) options for utilizing any saved water, including conveyance to the Pecos River basin; (2) the impacts that the project could have on the local water supply in and around the District and any appropriate mitigation that may be necessary; and (3) cost-sharing options for implementation based on the use and possible allocation of any conserved water.
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Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D–NM
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9326-9327; text as passed Senate: CR S9326-9327)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9326-9327; text as passed Senate: CR S9326-9327)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 108-267.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 108-267.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-271.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6512)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6512)
Introduced in Senate
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