Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act

Bill: 108-s-273
Sponsor: Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY]
Introduced: 2003-02-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congress
Congressional reporting requirements
Government Operations and Politics
Land transfers
Maps
National parks
Real estate appraisal
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to acquire specified State lands within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park by donation, purchase, or exchange for specified Federal lands of equal value in Wyoming.
Requires the acquired lands to become part of the Park.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on February 4, 2003. However, because action occurred on the measure, the summary has been expanded.)

Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to acquire specified State lands within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park by donation, purchase, or exchange for specified Federal lands of equal value in Wyoming; and (2) if the Secretary or the Governor of the State of Wyoming determines that such Federal lands eligible for exchange are not sufficient or acceptable for the acquisition of all of the State lands, to identify other Federal lands or interests therein in Wyoming for possible exchange, and their estimated value, in a report to specified congressional committees. (Makes such other lands or interests unavailable for exchange unless authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the submission of such report.)
Sets forth requirements for appraisal of the value of the eligible Federal lands and State lands. Requires the Secretary and the State to each pay one-half of the appraisal costs.
Requires the acquired lands to become part of the Park.
Authorizes appropriations.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported in the Senate on March 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to acquire specified State lands within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park by donation, purchase, or exchange for specified Federal lands of equal value in Wyoming; and (2) if the Secretary or the Governor of the State of Wyoming determines that such Federal lands eligible for exchange are not sufficient or acceptable for the acquisition of all of the State lands, to identify other Federal lands or interests therein in Wyoming for possible exchange, and their estimated value, in a report to specified congressional committees. (Makes such other lands or interests unavailable for exchange unless authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the submission of such report.)
Sets forth requirements for appraisal of the value of the eligible Federal lands and State lands. Requires the Secretary and the State to each pay one-half of the appraisal costs.
Requires the acquired lands to become part of the Park.
Authorizes appropriations.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported in the Senate on March 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to acquire specified State lands within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park by donation, purchase, or exchange for specified Federal lands of equal value in Wyoming; and (2) if the Secretary or the Governor of the State of Wyoming determines that such Federal lands eligible for exchange are not sufficient or acceptable for the acquisition of all of the State lands, to identify other Federal lands or interests therein in Wyoming for possible exchange, and their estimated value, in a report to specified congressional committees. (Makes such other lands or interests unavailable for exchange unless authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the submission of such report.)
Sets forth requirements for appraisal of the value of the eligible Federal lands and State lands. Requires the Secretary and the State to each pay one-half of the appraisal costs.
Requires the acquired lands to become part of the Park.
Authorizes appropriations.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on March 5, 2003. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Grand Teton National Park Land Exchange Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior: (1) to acquire specified State lands within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park by donation, purchase, or exchange for specified Federal lands of equal value in Wyoming; and (2) if the Secretary or the Governor of the State of Wyoming determines that such Federal lands eligible for exchange are not sufficient or acceptable for the acquisition of all of the State lands, to identify other Federal lands or interests therein in Wyoming for possible exchange, and their estimated value, in a report to specified congressional committees. (Makes such other lands or interests unavailable for exchange unless authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the submission of such report.)
Sets forth requirements for appraisal of the value of the eligible Federal lands and State lands. Requires the Secretary and the State to each pay one-half of the appraisal costs.
Requires the acquired lands to become part of the Park.
Authorizes appropriations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Became Public Law No: 108-32.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Became Public Law No: 108-32.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2003-06-17
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2003-06-11
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 4 (Roll no. 248). (text:  CR H5028)
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 375 - 4 (Roll no. 248).(text:  CR H5028)
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H5030-5031)
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on S. 273, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Udall of New Mexico demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 273.
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 222 and S. 273. S. 222 shall be debatable 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S.222. Provides one motion to recommit, with or without instructions, for S. 222. The rule further provides that S. 273 shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 273. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit,
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 258. (consideration:  CR H5028-5029)
action_date: 2003-06-05
text: Rule H. Res. 258 passed House.
action_date: 2003-06-04
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 258 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S. 222 and S. 273. S. 222 shall be debatable 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S.222. Provides one motion to recommit, with or without instructions, for S. 222. The rule further provides that S. 273 shall be debatable for 40 minutes equally divided between the chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on Resources. Waives all points of order against consideration of S. 273. Finally, the rule provides one motion to recommit,
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 198 (Roll no. 231). (text:  CR H4804)
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 217 - 198 (Roll no. 231).(text:  CR H4804)
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration:  CR H4810)
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: 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.
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 273.
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration:  CR H4804-4806)
action_date: 2003-06-03
text: Mrs. Cubin moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2003-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2003-04-07
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4879-4880; text as passed Senate: CR S4879-4880)
action_date: 2003-04-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4879-4880; text as passed Senate: CR S4879-4880)
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 26.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-14.
action_date: 2003-03-05
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-14.
action_date: 2003-02-26
text: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1873)
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1872-1873)
action_date: 2003-02-04
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 108-32