PlainBillCongress, translated.Legislation. Context. Public interest.Became Public Law No: 106-460.
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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 14, 1999
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue to the Landusky School District, without consideration, a patent for the surface and mineral estates of certain lots in Montana. Provides that the Secretary, in carrying out this Act, shall not be required to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Historic Preservation Act of the State of Montana, and any executive order pertaining to flood plains or wetlands.
People & committees
Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] · R–MT
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Became Public Law No: 106-460.
Became Public Law No: 106-460.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10491)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10491)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1218.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10491)
Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2797; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2797)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2797; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2797)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 463.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 245.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 245.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-384.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6945)
Introduced in Senate
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