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H.R. 4032Became Law

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 9, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 - Exempts certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority from prohibitions on the transfer of invasive species across state borders proscribed under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and related criminal code provisions if: (1) only closed systems from Lake Texoma are used in the transfer, and (2) invasive species are eliminated or removed at treatment facilities.

What just happenedJun 9, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-117.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hall, Ralph M. [R-TX-4](R-TX)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Referred in SenateApr 29, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseApr 28, 2014
  • Reported in HouseApr 10, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2014
  • Public LawJun 10, 2014
  1. Jun 9, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-117.

  2. Jun 9, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-117.

  3. Jun 9, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 9, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. May 30, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. May 30, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 23, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 22, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3308)

  9. May 22, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3308)

  10. May 22, 2014Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  11. May 22, 2014Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  12. Apr 29, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

  13. Apr 28, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3216)

  14. Apr 28, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3216)

  15. Apr 28, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4032.

  16. Apr 28, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3216-3217)

  17. Apr 28, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Young (AK) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. Apr 10, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

  19. Apr 10, 2014DischargeH12300

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

  20. Apr 10, 2014Committee5500

    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.

  21. Apr 10, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-413, Part I.

  22. Apr 10, 2014Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-413, Part I.

  23. Apr 8, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Discharged.

  24. Mar 13, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

  25. Mar 13, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  26. Mar 13, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.

  27. Feb 27, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  28. Feb 19, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.

  29. Feb 12, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  30. Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

  31. Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

  32. Feb 11, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. Feb 11, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 9, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 - Exempts certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority from prohibitions on the transfer of invasive species across state borders proscribed under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and related criminal code provisions if: (1) only closed systems from Lake Texoma are used in the transfer, and (2) invasive species are eliminated or removed at treatment facilities.

Passed Senate without amendmentMay 22, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 - Exempts certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority from prohibitions on the transfer of invasive species across state borders proscribed under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and related criminal code provisions if: (1) only closed systems from Lake Texoma are used in the transfer, and (2) invasive species are eliminated or removed at treatment facilities.

Passed House amendedApr 28, 201436

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 - Exempts certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority from prohibitions on the transfer of invasive species across state borders proscribed under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and related criminal code provisions if: (1) only closed systems from Lake Texoma are used in the transfer, and (2) invasive species are eliminated or removed at treatment facilities.

Reported to House without amendment, Part IApr 10, 201428

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

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 - Exempts certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority from prohibitions on the transfer of invasive species across state borders proscribed under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and related criminal code provisions if: (1) only closed systems from Lake Texoma are used in the transfer, and (2) invasive species are eliminated or removed at treatment facilities.

Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2014

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 - Exempts certain water transfers by the North Texas Municipal Water District and the Greater Texoma Utility Authority from prohibitions on the transfer of invasive species across state borders proscribed under the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 and related criminal code provisions if: (1) only closed systems from Lake Texoma are used in the transfer, and (2) invasive species are eliminated or removed at treatment facilities.

North Texas Invasive Species Barrier Act of 2014 — Informed