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Version 49 · Public Law · Mar 14, 2012
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on January 23, 2012. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
St. Croix River Crossing Project Authorization Act - Permits the head of any federal agency to authorize and assist in the construction of a new bridge crossing the St. Croix River approximately six miles north of the I-94 crossing if specified mitigation items described in the 2006 St. Croix River Crossing Project Memorandum of Understanding for Implementation of Riverway Mitigation Items are included as enforceable conditions.
Subjects specified amounts available under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) for the St. Croix River Crossing, Wisconsin and Minnesota, and the Stillwater Bridge to the limitation on obligations for federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs under the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2012. Rescinds any remaining obligation authority made available to a state as a result of receipt of contract authority for such Crossing and Bridge.
People & committees
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] · D–MN
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Became Public Law No: 112-100.
Became Public Law No: 112-100.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 339 - 80 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR 3/1/2012 H1079-1080)
House roll call 93 · Individual votesMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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): 339 - 80 (Roll no. 93).(text: CR 3/1/2012 H1079-1080)
House roll call 93 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113)
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 S. 1134.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1079-1085)
Mr. Petri moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S48)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S48)
The committee reported amendment is agreed to by Unanimous Consent and considered as original text.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S47-48; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S47)
By Senator Bingaman from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/17/2011. Report No. 112-124. Additional views filed.
By Senator Bingaman from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/17/2011. Report No. 112-124. Additional views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 264.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. Without written report.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 112-214.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced in Senate
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