(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on April 25, 2006. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct feasibility studies on projects that address water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in Idaho that are deemed appropriate for further study by the 2006 Bureau of Reclamation Boise Payette water storage assessment report. Authorizes appropriations. Terminates the Secretary's authority to carry out this Act 10 years after its enactment.
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[H.R. 2563 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2563
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility
studies to address certain water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and
Payette River systems in Idaho, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
May 24, 2005
Mr. Otter introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
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A BILL
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct feasibility
studies to address certain water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and
Payette River systems in Idaho, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY STUDIES.
The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of
Reclamation, is authorized to conduct feasibility studies to address
water shortages within the Snake, Boise, and Payette River systems in
Idaho.
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Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-420.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 109-420.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 229.
Mr. Radanovich moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4921-4922)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2563.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4930-4931)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 1 (Roll no. 358).(text: CR H4921)
Roll Call #358 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 366 - 1 (Roll no. 358). (text: CR H4921)
Roll Call #358 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.