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Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project Act of 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-496.

Official summary

Version 35 · Passed Senate amended · Oct 13, 2000

Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project Act of 2000 - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with the Tumalo Irrigation District, to participate in the planning, design, and construction of the Bend Feed Canal Pipeline Project, Oregon.Limits the Federal share of project costs to 50 percent and provides that such share shall be nonreimbursable. Provides that the District shall receive credit for any funds it has provided toward project design, planning or construction prior to the enactment of this Act.Provides that the District shall hold title to facilities constructed under this Act and shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of such facilities.Authorizes appropriations.

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Who introduced it

Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR] · R–OR

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
  • Energy and Natural Resources Committee
1 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Actions

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  1. Became Public Law No: 106-496.

  2. Became Public Law No: 106-496.

  3. Signed by President.

  4. Signed by President.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10517)

  9. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10517)

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2425.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR S10517-10518)

  12. Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

  14. Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

  15. Held at the desk.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10526-10527; text as passed Senate: CR S10527)

  19. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10526-10527; text as passed Senate: CR S10527)

  20. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 710.

  21. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 106-359. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 10/13/2000 S10526-10527)

  22. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment. With written report No. 106-359.(text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 10/13/2000 S10526-10527)

  23. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

  24. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-703.

  25. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

  26. Introduced in Senate

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