Ask AI
Public Law106th CongressWater Resources Development
S. 2951Became Law

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to investigate opportunities to better manage the water resources in the Salmon Creek watershed of the upper Columbia River.

This bill became law

Filed
Comm.
Floor
Both
Law

What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 13, 2000)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the opportunities to better manage the water resources in the Salmon Creek Watershed, Okanagoan County, Washington, so as to restore and enhance fishery resources while maintaining or improving the availability of water supplies for irrigation. Limits the Federal Government's cost share for such study to 50 percent.

What just happenedNov 9, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-499.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA](R-WA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
Read on Congress.gov
1cosponsors2committees26actions18subjects
  1. Nov 9, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-499.

  2. Nov 9, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-499.

  3. Nov 9, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Nov 9, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 2, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 2, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Oct 23, 2000FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Oct 23, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10519)

  9. Oct 23, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10519)

  10. Oct 23, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2951.

  11. Oct 23, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10519)

  12. Oct 23, 2000FloorH30300

    Mr. Gibbons moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Oct 20, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  14. Oct 17, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 16, 2000FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Oct 16, 2000FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Oct 16, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Oct 13, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10527-10528; text as passed Senate: CR S10528)

  19. Oct 13, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments and an amendment to the Title by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10527-10528; text as passed Senate: CR S10528)

  20. Sep 28, 2000Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 853.

  21. Sep 28, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-431. (text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 10/13/2000 S10528)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Sep 28, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with amendments and an amendment to the title. With written report No. 106-431.(text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 10/13/2000 S10528)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Sep 20, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Sep 19, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-903.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  25. Jul 27, 2000IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 27, 2000IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 13, 200035
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of the opportunities to better manage the water resources in the Salmon Creek Watershed, Okanagoan County, Washington, so as to restore and enhance fishery resources while maintaining or improving the availability of water supplies for irrigation. Limits the Federal Government's cost share for such study to 50 percent.
Introduced in SenateJul 27, 200000
Authorizes the Commissioner of Reclamation to conduct a study to investigate the opportunities to better manage the water resources in the Salmon Creek Watershed, a tributary to the Upper Columbia River system, Okanagoan County, Washington, so as to restore and enhance fishery resources (especially the endangered Upper Columbia Spring Chinook and Steelhead), while maintaining or improving the availability of water supplies for irrigation practices vital to the economic well-being of the County.