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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · May 22, 1997
John F. Kennedy Center Parking Improvement Act of 1997 - Amends the John F. Kennedy Center Act to authorize the Board of Trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in accordance with a specified site master plan, to design and construct: (1) parking garage additions at the north and south ends of the Center; and (2) site improvements and modifications. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds for such parking facilities and for such site improvements and modifications that the Board specifically designates for financing through non-appropriated fund sources. Requires the Board to ensure that safe and convenient Center site access is provided for pedestrians and vehicles and to develop plans and carry out projects for access improvements. Prohibits appropriated funds from being used for acquiring large screen format equipment for an interpretive theater or for the production of an interpretive film.
People & committees
Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI] · R–RI
Legislative record
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Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S8506-8511)
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 85.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 105-30.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Chafee without amendment. With written report No. 105-30.
Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5014)
Introduced in Senate
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