A bill to modify the boundaries of the Bandelier National Monument to include the lands within the headwaters of the Upper Alamo Watershed which drain into the Monument and which are not currently within the jurisdiction of a Federal land management agency, to authorize purchase or donation of those lands, and for other purposes.
Bandelier National Monument Administrative Improvement and Watershed Protection Act of 1998 - Modifies the boundaries of the Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico, to include specified lands within the Upper Alamo watershed.
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, within the boundaries of such added areas, to acquire lands by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, exchange, or transfer with another Federal agency. Prohibits any lands or interests therein from being acquired except with the consent of the owner. Allows lands owned by New Mexico or a political subdivision thereof to be acquired only by donation or exchange. Authorizes the Secretary to acquire less than fee simple interests in land only if the Secretary determines that such acquisition will adequately protect the Monument from flooding, erosion, and degradation of its drainage waters.
Authorizes appropriations.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business.
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 194 - 190 (Roll No. 535).
Roll Call #535 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 194 - 190 (Roll No. 535).
Roll Call #535 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 604 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 1132 and S. 2133 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. It shall be in order without the intervention of any point of order to consider in the House, S. 1132. One hour of debate shall be equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Resources. It shall be in order without the intervention of any point of order to consider in the House, S. 2133. One hour of debate shall be equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Resources. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 604. (consideration: CR H11669-11670)
Enacted as Public Law 105-376
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Rule provides for consideration of S. 1132 and S. 2133 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. It shall be in order without the intervention of any point of order to consider in the House, S. 1132. One hour of debate shall be equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Resources. It shall be in order without the intervention of any point of order to consider in the House, S. 2133. One hour of debate shall be equally divided and controlled by the Chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Resources. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Rule H. Res. 604 passed House.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by voice vote.
On passage Passed by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 105-376.
Became Public Law No: 105-376.