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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Oct 30, 1997
Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to waive any of the terms contained in the deed issued by the United States, dated January 10, 1967, for the conveyance of lands to the city of Cleveland, Ohio, for use for airport purposes, provided that such city conveys an interest in such lands only in exchange for an amount equal to the fair market value of the interest or an equivalent benefit. Requires that any amount or equivalent benefit that is received by the city be used for: (1) the development, improvement, operation, or maintenance of a public airport; or (2) lands (including any improvements) that produce revenues that are used for airport development purposes.
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Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D–OH
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Became Public Law No: 105-109.
Became Public Law No: 105-109.
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 voice vote.
Motion 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 voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10558-10559)
Mr. Duncan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12209)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12209)
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Commerce discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11457)
Introduced in Senate
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