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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jun 20, 1995
Ohio River Corridor Study Commission Act of 1995 - Establishes the Ohio River Corridor Study Commission to study and report on: (1) the feasibility of establishing an Ohio River National Heritage Corridor for the Ohio River Corridor; and (2) the preservation, protection, improvement, enjoyment, and utilization of the historic, economic, natural, recreational, scenic, and cultural resources of the Ohio River Corridor. Gives the consent of the Congress to the negotiation by the States of Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania of proposed interstate agreements or compacts in furtherance of the purposes of the study. Authorizes appropriations.
People & committees
Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL] · D–IL
Legislative record
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Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8684-8685)
Introduced in Senate
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