A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain lands of the Columbia Basin Federal reclamation project, Washington, and for other purposes.

Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to exchange certain reclamation lands located in the State of Washington with the Boise Cascade Corporation. Directs the Secretary to have appraisals made of each tract of land included in the exchange. Prohibits the Secretary from acquiring any lands under this Act which are determined to have become contaminated with hazardous substances. Frees the United States from responsibility or liability for hazardous wastes or other substances placed on any lands covered by this Act after their transfer. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

1. 9 February 1995

   Introduced

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

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 February 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2400)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 February 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 February 1995

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 March 1995

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 7 April 1995

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-38.

   Source: Committee

7. 7 April 1995

   Reported

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 104-38.

   Source: Committee

8. 7 April 1995

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.

   Source: Calendars

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 7 April 1995 · Official file
• Introduced in Senate · 9 February 1995 · Official file

Documents

5 official files

• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 7 April 1995

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 7 April 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 February 1995

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 9 February 1995

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 9 February 1995

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Sponsors

• Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA] · R · Sponsor
• Patty Murray · D · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

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