S.1938 / 106th Congress

Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 1999

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8409-8410)

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Nov 17, 1999

Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, to ensure that the basis and procedure for calculating cabin user fees on National Forest System lands shall reflect the probable value of the use and occupancy of a lot to the cabin owner. States that such value shall: (1) not be equivalent to the lot's rental fee; and (2) reflect regional economic influences, as determined by appraisal.Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) appraisal requirements and right of second appraisals; (2) cabin user fees and annual adjustments; and (3) right of arbitration and judicial review. (Authorizes appropriations for the arbitration program.)

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID] · R–ID

Committees

Energy and Natural Resources Committee
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

7 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

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Sep 12, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8409-8410)
Mar 22, 2000
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-788.
Nov 17, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Nov 17, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S14696-14697)
Nov 17, 1999
Introduced in Senate

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 3327 · Cabin User Fee Fairness Act of 1999

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