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Bill104th CongressFiled Jan 17, 1995Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 531

To designate the Great Western Scenic Trail as a study trail under the National Trails System Act, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Mar 14, 1995)

Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Great Western Scenic Trail, a system of trails to accommodate a variety of travel users in a corridor extending from the Arizona-Mexico border to the Idaho-Montana-Canada border, for study for addition to the national scenic trails system.

Requires the trail study to be conducted by the Secretary of Agriculture and to include: (1) the current status of land ownership and current and potential use along the designated route; (2) the estimated cost of acquisition of lands or interests in lands; and (3) an examination of the appropriateness of motorized trail use along the trail.

What just happenedSep 30, 1996

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-374.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1](R-UT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Sep 30, 1996Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-374.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Sep 30, 1996Committee14900

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 104-374.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 17, 1996Floor

    Star Print ordered on the bill as reported.

  4. Sep 16, 1996Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 612.

  5. Sep 16, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. Sep 16, 1996Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Sep 12, 1996Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. May 16, 1996Committee

    Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Hearings held.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  9. Mar 16, 1995Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation.

    National Parks Subcommittee
  10. Mar 15, 1995IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Mar 14, 1995FloorH38310

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

  12. Mar 14, 1995FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 400 - 15 (Roll No. 230).

  13. Mar 14, 1995Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 400 - 15 (Roll No. 230).

  14. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business.

  15. Mar 14, 1995FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  16. Mar 14, 1995FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  17. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3100-3101, H3115)

  18. Mar 14, 1995FloorH30300

    Mr. Hansen moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  19. Feb 27, 1995CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 27.

  20. Feb 27, 1995CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-54.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Feb 27, 1995Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 104-54.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Feb 15, 1995CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Feb 15, 1995CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jan 26, 1995CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  25. Jan 26, 1995CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  26. Jan 24, 1995CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  27. Jan 23, 1995CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from USDA.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jan 23, 1995CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  29. Jan 17, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Jan 17, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  31. Jan 17, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMar 14, 199536

Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Great Western Scenic Trail, a system of trails to accommodate a variety of travel users in a corridor extending from the Arizona-Mexico border to the Idaho-Montana-Canada border, for study for addition to the national scenic trails system.

Requires the trail study to be conducted by the Secretary of Agriculture and to include: (1) the current status of land ownership and current and potential use along the designated route; (2) the estimated cost of acquisition of lands or interests in lands; and (3) an examination of the appropriateness of motorized trail use along the trail.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Feb 27, 199517

Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Great Western Scenic Trail, a system of trails to accommodate a variety of travel users in a corridor extending from the Arizona-Mexico border to the Idaho-Montana-Canada border, for study for addition to the national scenic trails system.

Requires the trail study to be conducted by the Secretary of Agriculture and to include: (1) the current status of land ownership and current and potential use along the designated route; (2) the estimated cost of acquisition of lands or interests in lands; and (3) an examination of the appropriateness of motorized trail use along the trail.

Introduced in HouseJan 17, 199500

Amends the National Trails System Act to designate the Great Western Scenic Trail, a system of trails to accommodate a variety of travel users in a corridor extending from the Arizona-Mexico border to the Idaho-Montana-Canada border, for study for addition to the national scenic trails system. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to study the appropriateness of motorized trail use along the Great Western Scenic Trail.