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S. 1629Became Law

Oregon Land Exchange Act of 2000

This bill became law

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

Oregon Land Exchange Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, upon request of the Clearwater Land Exchange - Oregon (Clearwater), to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Central Oregon and Baker Resource areas in Oregon in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of lands within such resource areas.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Malheur National Forest, Oregon, in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of lands within or adjacent to the Malheur, Wallowa-Whitman, and Umatilla National Forests in Oregon.

Provides for: (1) appraisals and equalization of value received with respect to such land exchanges; and (2) administration and management of lands received by the United States. Requires lands acquired by the Secretary of the Interior within the North Fork of the John Day subwatershed to be managed primarily for the protection of native fish and wildlife habitat, and for public recreation.

Authorizes appropriations.

What just happenedAug 8, 2000

Became Public Law No: 106-257.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR](R-OR)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Aug 8, 2000PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-257.

  2. Aug 8, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-257.

  3. Aug 8, 2000PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 8, 2000BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 27, 2000FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 27, 2000President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 25, 2000FloorH38310

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

  8. Jul 25, 2000FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6864-6865)

  9. Jul 25, 2000Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6864-6865)

  10. Jul 25, 2000FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 1629.

  11. Jul 25, 2000FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6864-6867)

  12. Jul 25, 2000FloorH30300

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

  13. Jul 17, 2000CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 428.

  14. Jul 17, 2000CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-747.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Jul 17, 2000Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-747.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. May 24, 2000CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. May 24, 2000CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. May 24, 2000CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. May 24, 2000CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. May 8, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  21. May 8, 2000CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  22. May 2, 2000IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. May 2, 2000FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  24. May 2, 2000Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  25. Apr 13, 2000Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2797-2798; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2797-2798)

  26. Apr 13, 2000Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2797-2798; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S2797-2798)

  27. Mar 22, 2000Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.

  28. Mar 22, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-248.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  29. Mar 22, 2000Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 106-248.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  30. Feb 10, 2000Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  31. Oct 14, 1999Committee

    Subcommittee on Forests and Public Land Management. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 106-384.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  32. Sep 23, 1999IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  33. Sep 23, 1999IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11366)

  34. Sep 23, 1999IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedApr 13, 200035
Oregon Land Exchange Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, upon request of the Clearwater Land Exchange - Oregon (Clearwater), to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Central Oregon and Baker Resource areas in Oregon in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of lands within such resource areas.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Malheur National Forest, Oregon, in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of lands within or adjacent to the Malheur, Wallowa-Whitman, and Umatilla National Forests in Oregon.

Provides for: (1) appraisals and equalization of value received with respect to such land exchanges; and (2) administration and management of lands received by the United States. Requires lands acquired by the Secretary of the Interior within the North Fork of the John Day subwatershed to be managed primarily for the protection of native fish and wildlife habitat, and for public recreation.

Authorizes appropriations.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Mar 22, 200001
Oregon Land Exchange Act of 2000 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, upon request of the Clearwater Land Exchange--Oregon, to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Central Oregon and Baker Resource areas in Oregon in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of lands within such resource areas.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Malheur National Forest, Oregon, in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of lands within or adjacent to the Malheur, Wallowa-Whitman, and Umatilla National Forests in Oregon.

Provides for: (1) appraisals and equalization of value received with respect to such land exchanges; and (2) administration and management of lands received by the United States. Requires lands acquired by the Secretary of the Interior within the North Fork of the John Day subwatershed to be managed primarily for the protection of native fish and wildlife habitat, and for public recreation.

Authorizes appropriations.

Introduced in SenateSep 23, 199900

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Title I: Bureau of Land Management

Title II: Forest Service

Title III: Equitable Exchange

Oregon Land Exchange Act of 1999 - Title I: Bureau of Land Management - Northeast Oregon Assembled Land Exchange Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Central Oregon and Baker Resource areas in Oregon in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of land within such resource areas.

Title II: Forest Service - Triangle Land Exchange Act of 1999 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to certain identified private landowners all U.S. rights and interests in specified lands within the Malheur National Forest, Oregon, in exchange for the conveyance by such landowners of certain other parcels of land within or adjacent to the Malheur, Wallowa-Whitman, and Umatilla National Forests in Oregon.

Title III: Equitable Exchange - Provides for exchange valuation, appraisals, and equalization of value received with respect to such land exchanges.

Provides for administration and management, by the BLM or Forest Service, as appropriate, of lands received by the United States.