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HR 255 — To amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of clarifying certain property descriptions, and for other purposes.
Last action — Became Public Law No: 113-129.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2013. Enacted.
Summary
Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.
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Read HR 255 on the official United States source →Action History
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Became Public Law No: 113-129.
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Signed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4355-4364; text as passed Senate: CR S4355)
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Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 615). (text: CR H7419)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7426-7427)
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 255.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7419-7420)
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Mr. McClintock moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
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Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-200.
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Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sponsors
- Jason Chaffetz · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 29 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 156 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Democrat | 27 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Whig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 191 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Federalist | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 406 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| % of votes cast | 94% | 0% | 0% | 6% |
How each member voted (431)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 255 do?
- Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.
- Who sponsors HR 255?
- HR 255 is sponsored by Jason Chaffetz (R).
- What is the current status of HR 255?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 15, 2013. Enacted.
- Where can I track HR 255?
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