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HR 2442 111th Congress House Water Resources Development California Water resources funding Water use and supply

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009

Introduced: May 14, 2009 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
Sep 27, 2010
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.
Sep 27, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with an amendment. With written report No. 111-325.
Aug 5, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Apr 27, 2010
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
Oct 19, 2009
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Oct 15, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 2009
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 789). (text: CR H11419-11420)
Oct 15, 2009
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 173 (Roll no. 789).(text: CR H11419-11420)
Oct 15, 2009
Motion to appeal the ruling of the chair tabled.
Oct 15, 2009
On motion to table the appeal of the ruling of the chair Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 176 (Roll no. 788).
Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Miller, George moved to table the motion to appeal the ruling of the chair
Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Nunes appealed the ruling of the chair. The question was then put on sustaining the ruling of the chair.
Oct 15, 2009
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Miller, George raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. George Miller (CA) stated that the provisions of the Nunes motion to recommit is not germane to the bill. Sustained by the Chair.
Oct 15, 2009
Mr. Nunes moved to recommit with instructions to Natural Resources. (consideration: CR H11428; text: CR H11428)
Oct 15, 2009
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H11428)
Oct 15, 2009
DEBATE - The House continued with debate on H.R. 2442.
Oct 15, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2442.
Oct 15, 2009
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2442 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Oct 15, 2009
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 830. (consideration: CR H11419-11430)
Oct 15, 2009
Rule H. Res. 830 passed House.
Oct 14, 2009
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 830 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2442 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as adopted. All points of order against consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
Sep 30, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 170 (Roll no. 743).
Sep 30, 2009
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 240 - 170 (Roll no. 743).
Sep 30, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10121-10122)
Sep 29, 2009
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.
Sep 29, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2442.
Sep 29, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10004-10006; text of measure as reported in House: CR H10004-10005)
Sep 29, 2009
Ms. Bordallo moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 29, 2009
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 149.
Sep 29, 2009
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 111-268.
Sep 10, 2009
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 10, 2009
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 10, 2009
Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
Jul 21, 2009
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 20, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
May 14, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
May 14, 2009
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 15, 2009 House · vote #789 On Passage Passed 241–173 See who voted →
Oct 15, 2009 House · vote #788 On Motion to Table the Appeal of the Ruling of the Chair Passed 237–176 See who voted →
Sep 30, 2009 House · vote #743 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Failed 240–170 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Bay Area Regional Water Recycling Program Expansion Act of 2009 - Amends the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to participate in the design, planning, and construction of: (1) recycled water distribution systems in California in cooperation with the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District and the Ironhouse Sanitary District; and (2) recycled water system facilities in California in cooperation with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, the city of Petaluma, Redwood City, and the city of Palo Alto. Limits the federal share of each project to 25%. Prohibits the Secretary from providing funds for project operation and maintenance. Authorizes appropriations.

Directs the Secretary to enter into individual agreements with the San Francisco Bay Area Regional Water Recycling implementing agencies to fund specified projects under such Act through the Bay Area Clean Water Agencies. Authorizes the Secretary to include in such agreements a provision for the reimbursement of construction costs, subject to appropriations made available for the federal share of the projects.

Increases the authorization of appropriations for the design, planning, and construction of: (1) recycled water system facilities in cooperation with the city of Antioch, California; and (2) recycled water treatment facilities in cooperation with the city of San Jose, California, and the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

What's happening now September 27, 2010

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 611.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1