Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act
This bill became law
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 18, 1997)
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness and Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center Designation Act - Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to redesignate the Everglades Wilderness in Everglades National Park, Florida, as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness to commemorate Mrs. Douglas's vision and leadership in the protection of the Everglades and the establishment of such Park.
Amends the Everglades National Park Protection and Expansion Act of 1989 to require the Secretary of the Interior to designate the main visitor center facility at the Park's headquarters as the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center to commemorate Mr. Coe's vision and leadership in the establishment and protection of the Park.
What just happenedNov 13, 1997
Became Public Law No: 105-82.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in SenateSep 16, 1997
- Reported to SenateSep 2, 1997
- Introduced in SenateJun 18, 1997
- Public LawNov 13, 1997
- Nov 13, 1997PresidentE40000
Became Public Law No: 105-82.
- Nov 13, 1997BecameLaw36000
Became Public Law No: 105-82.
- Nov 13, 1997PresidentE30000
Signed by President.
- Nov 13, 1997BecameLaw36000
Signed by President.
- Nov 5, 1997FloorE20000
Presented to President.
- Nov 5, 1997President28000
Presented to President.
- Nov 4, 1997FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 4, 1997FloorH37300
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Nov 4, 1997Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- Nov 4, 1997FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
- Nov 4, 1997FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9927-9928)
- Nov 4, 1997FloorH30300
Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Sep 17, 1997FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
- Sep 17, 1997Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Sep 17, 1997FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Sep 16, 1997Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9433-9434)
- Sep 16, 1997Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9433-9434)
- Sep 10, 1997Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources received executive comment from Department of the Interior.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Sep 2, 1997Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 150.
- Sep 2, 1997Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 105-68.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Sep 2, 1997Committee14000
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 105-68.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Aug 1, 1997Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources requested executive comment from Department of the Interior, and Office of Management and Budget.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jul 30, 1997Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jul 17, 1997Committee
Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 105-211.
National Parks Subcommittee - Jun 18, 1997Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.
National Parks Subcommittee - Jun 18, 1997IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jun 18, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5928-5929)
- Jun 18, 1997IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate