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Version 49 · Public Law · Dec 20, 2006
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on April 20, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Michigan Lighthouse and Maritime Heritage Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct and report on a special resource study of resources related to the maritime heritage of Michigan to determine: (1) suitable and feasible options for the long-term protection of significant maritime heritage resources in Michigan; and (2) the manner in which the public can best learn about and experience such resources.
Instructs the Secretary, in conducting the study, to: (1) review federal, state, and local maritime resource inventories and studies to establish the potential for interpretation and preservation of maritime heritage resources in Michigan; (2) recommend management alternatives that would be most effective for long-term protection and providing for public enjoyment of maritime heritage resources; (3) address how to assist regional, state, and local partners in increasing public awareness of and access to maritime heritage resources; (4) identify sources of financial and technical assistance available to communities for the preservation and interpretation of maritime heritage resources; and (5) identify opportunities for the National Park Service and the State of Michigan to coordinate the activities of appropriate units of national, state, and local parks and historic sites in furthering the preservation and interpretation of maritime heritage resources.
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Authorizes appropriations.
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Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI] · D–MI
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Became Public Law No: 109-436.
Became Public Law No: 109-436.
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 12/7/2006 H8855)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/7/2006 H8855)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1346.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 12/7/2006 H8855-8856)
Mrs. Drake moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
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 S10531; text as passed Senate: CR S10531)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10531; text as passed Senate: CR S10531)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 396.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 04/07/2006 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-234.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 04/07/2006 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 109-234.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 109-201.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR 7/1/2005 S7829)
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/1/2005 S7828-7829)
Introduced in Senate
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