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Public Law106th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 439Became Law

An Act to amend the National Forest and Public Lands of Nevada Enhancement Act of 1988 to adjust the boundary of the Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada, and to amend chapter 55 of title 5, United States Code, to authorize equal overtime pay provisions for all Federal employees engaged in wildland fire suppression operations.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Oct 23, 2000)

Amends the National Forest and Public Lands of Nevada Enhancement Act of 1988 to modify the boundary of the Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada, to include specified lands transferred by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior.

Amends Federal civil service law to mandate time-and-a-half as the overtime hourly rate of pay for an employee of the Department of the Interior or the U.S. Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture engaged in emergency wildland fire suppression activities. Declares such overtime as premium pay.

What just happenedDec 21, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-558.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 21, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-558.

  2. Dec 21, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-558.

  3. Dec 21, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 21, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 15, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 15, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 8, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 7, 2000ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11741; text: CR S11741)

  9. Dec 7, 2000NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to House amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11741; text: CR S11741)

  10. Oct 24, 2000Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

  11. Oct 23, 2000FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  12. Oct 23, 2000FloorH38310

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

  13. Oct 23, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10522)

  14. Oct 23, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10522)

  15. Oct 23, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 439.

  16. Oct 23, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10522)

  17. Oct 23, 2000FloorH30300

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

  18. Jul 17, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 427.

  19. Jul 17, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-746.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jul 17, 2000Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-746.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jun 7, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jun 7, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jun 7, 2000CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. May 3, 2000CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  25. Feb 2, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  26. Jan 27, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Nov 22, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  28. Nov 22, 1999FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  29. Nov 22, 1999FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  30. Nov 19, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15177; text as passed Senate: CR S15177)

  31. Nov 19, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15177; text as passed Senate: CR S15177)

  32. Nov 2, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 361.

  33. Nov 2, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 106-205.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  34. Nov 2, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 106-205.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  35. Oct 20, 1999Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  36. Jul 27, 1999Committee

    Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-287.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  37. Feb 23, 1999Committee

    Referred to Subcommittee on Forests and Public Lands.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  38. Feb 22, 1999IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  39. Feb 22, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House amendedOct 23, 200036
Amends the National Forest and Public Lands of Nevada Enhancement Act of 1988 to modify the boundary of the Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada, to include specified lands transferred by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior.

Amends Federal civil service law to mandate time-and-a-half as the overtime hourly rate of pay for an employee of the Department of the Interior or the U.S. Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture engaged in emergency wildland fire suppression activities. Declares such overtime as premium pay.

Introduced in SenateFeb 22, 199900

Amends the National Forest and Public Lands of Nevada Enhancement Act of 1988 to modify the boundary of the Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada, to include specified lands transferred by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Secretary of the Interior.