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Salton Sea Reclamation Act of 1998

Introduced: February 25, 1998 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 38 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 12, 1998
Became Public Law No: 105-372.
Nov 12, 1998
Signed by President.
Nov 2, 1998
Presented to President.
Oct 21, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 21, 1998
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H11700-11701)
Oct 21, 1998
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendments Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H11700-11701)
Oct 21, 1998
Mr. Solomon asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendments.
Oct 13, 1998
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 13, 1998
Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 13, 1998
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 13, 1998
Amendment SP 3821 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Oct 13, 1998
Amendment SP 3821 proposed by Senator Gorton for Senator Kyl.
Oct 13, 1998
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12461-12462)
Jul 17, 1998
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jul 15, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 1998
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll No. 282).
Jul 15, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 200 (Roll No. 282).
Jul 15, 1998
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 15, 1998
The House resumed consideration of the Miller of California amendment in the nature of a substitute.
Jul 15, 1998
Pursuant to the rule, the House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the amendment.
Jul 15, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Jul 15, 1998
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3267 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Jul 15, 1998
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 500. (consideration: CR H5546-5564)
Jul 15, 1998
Rule H. Res. 500 passed House.
Jul 14, 1998
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 500 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3267 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. In lieu of the amendment recommended by the Committee on Resources now printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
Jul 14, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 348.
Jul 14, 1998
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Jul 14, 1998
Referred sequentially to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for a period ending not later than July 14, 1998 for consideration of such provisions of the bill and amendment as fall within the jurisdiction of that committee pursuant to clause 1(q), rule X.
Jul 14, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-621, Part I.
May 20, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 20, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 26, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 26, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 12, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 2, 1998
Executive Comment Requested from Bur Reclamation.
Mar 2, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
Feb 25, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Feb 25, 1998
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 15, 1998 House · vote #282 On Passage Passed 221–200 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Salton Sea Reclamation Project

Title II: Emergency Action To Improve Water Quality in the

Alamo River and New River

Sonny Bono Memorial Salton Sea Reclamation Act - Title I: Salton Sea Reclamation Project - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to undertake a project to reclaim the Salton Sea, located in Imperial and Riverside Counties, California. Outlines project requirements, including salinity reduction and stabilization, stabilizing surface elevation, restoring fish and wildlife resources, and enhancing recreational use and economic development. Directs the Secretary to initiate a feasibility study of various options for meeting such requirements and to develop a plan that implements the selected options. Requires an interim report on such study. Prohibits the inclusion of any option that develops or promotes an ongoing reliance on Colorado River water. Requires the Secretary to report to specified congressional committees on the chosen reclamation plan and required construction activities and to complete all necessary environmental compliance and permit requirements. Provides for plan review by such committees and requires the adoption of a resolution either approving or disapproving the recommended plan. Requires initiation of project construction upon approval of the reclamation plan and the availability of appropriations. Limits the Federal cost share to 50 percent of total construction costs. Prohibits construction unless the Secretary, the Governor of California, and the Salton Sea Authority have entered into a cost-sharing agreement. Prohibits the expenditure of Federal funds unless there are available from non-Federal sources amounts sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of the costs of the activity. Preserves all current rights and obligations concerning Colorado River water use. Provides for: (1) judicial review of activities undertaken or authorizations made under this Act; and (2) limitation of liability for various water districts with respect to actions undertaken under this Act. Authorizes appropriations for the feasibility study and project construction.

Directs the Secretary to conduct, concurrently with the feasibility study, studies of hydrology, wildlife pathology, and toxicology relating to wildlife resources of the Salton Sea by Federal and non-Federal sources. Directs the Secretary to establish the Salton Sea Research Management Committee to select and manage such studies. Authorizes appropriations.

Renames the Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge as the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge.

Prohibits Colorado River water from being diverted for Salton Sea restoration, except for certain currently authorized flood flows.

Title II: Emergency Action to Improve Water Quality in the Alamo River and New River - Directs the Secretary to promptly conduct research and implement actions, including river reclamation and wetlands development, to create systems to improve water quality in the Alamo and New Rivers in Imperial County, California, by treating water in those rivers and irrigation drainage water that flows into those rivers. Directs the Secretary to establish a long-term monitoring program to maximize the effectiveness of any wetlands developed under this Act. Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now November 12, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-372.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1