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HR 765 112th Congress House Public Lands and Natural Resources Forests, forestry, trees Land use and conservation Licensing and registrations Outdoor recreation Sports and recreation facilities

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011

Introduced: February 17, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Nov 7, 2011
Became Public Law No: 112-46.
Nov 7, 2011
Signed by President.
Oct 31, 2011
Presented to President.
Oct 19, 2011
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Oct 18, 2011
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6692)
Oct 18, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6692)
Oct 4, 2011
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
Oct 3, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 3, 2011
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 743). (text: CR H6471-6472)
Oct 3, 2011
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 743).(text: CR H6471-6472)
Oct 3, 2011
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6486-6487)
Oct 3, 2011
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.
Oct 3, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 765.
Oct 3, 2011
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6471-6473)
Oct 3, 2011
Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jul 20, 2011
Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-164, Part I.
Jun 15, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 15, 2011
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Jun 15, 2011
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
May 4, 2011
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 9, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
Feb 23, 2011
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Feb 17, 2011
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 17, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Oct 3, 2011 House · vote #743 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 394–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.)

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law.

Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act.

Requires each authorized activity and facility other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located, (3) be located within the developed portions of the ski area, and (4) be authorized in accordance with the applicable land and resource management plan and applicable laws.

Specifies the activities and facilities that may be allowed or that are not allowed under a ski area permit issued pursuant to this Act.

Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from authorizing any activity or facility under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing and other snow-sports.

Bars the Secretary from considering the acreage necessary for authorized activities and facilities in determining the acreage encompassed by a ski area permit.

Requires the Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the implementation of this Act.

What's happening now November 7, 2011

Became Public Law No: 112-46.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1