A bill to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to convey property of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the City of Pascagoula, Mississippi, and for other purposes.

Bill: 112-s-363
Sponsor: Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced: 2011-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Department of Commerce
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Land transfers
Mississippi

Summary:
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: 
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey specified property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, provided that the United States receives consideration of at least the fair market value of the property or rights conveyed. Specifies acceptable forms of property, cash, and in-kind consideration.
 
Allows the Secretary to grant or convey a right of way or easement to the city.

action_date: 2011-11-08
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey specified property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, provided that the United States receives consideration of at least the fair market value of the property or rights conveyed. Specifies acceptable forms of property, cash, and in-kind consideration.
 
Directs the Secretary to determine fair market value based on a highest- and best-use appraisal conforming with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice.
 Requires that the proceeds from any such conveyance be available to the Secretary, subject to appropriation, for: (1) operations of, or capital improvements to, NOAA property; or (2) relocation and other costs associated with the sale or exchange. 
Allows the Secretary to grant or convey a right of way or easement to the city.

action_date: 2011-11-10
text: 
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey specified property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, provided that the United States receives consideration of at least the fair market value of the property or rights conveyed. Specifies acceptable forms of property, cash, and in-kind consideration.
 
Directs the Secretary to determine fair market value based on a highest- and best-use appraisal conforming with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice.
 Requires that the proceeds from any such conveyance be available to the Secretary, subject to appropriation, for activities related to the operations of, or capital improvements to, NOAA property. 
Allows the Secretary to grant or convey a right of way or easement to the city.

action_date: 2012-05-30
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 10, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey specified property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, provided that the United States receives consideration of at least the fair market value of the property or rights conveyed. Specifies acceptable forms of property, cash, and in-kind consideration.
 
Directs the Secretary to determine fair market value based on a highest- and best-use appraisal conforming with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice.
 Requires that the proceeds from any such conveyance be available to the Secretary, subject to appropriation, for activities related to the operations of, or capital improvements to, NOAA property. 
Allows the Secretary to grant or convey a right of way or easement to the city.

action_date: 2012-06-06
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 10, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey specified property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, provided that the United States receives consideration of at least the fair market value of the property or rights conveyed. Specifies acceptable forms of property, cash, and in-kind consideration.
 
Directs the Secretary to determine fair market value based on a highest- and best-use appraisal conforming with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice.
 Requires that the proceeds from any such conveyance be available to the Secretary, subject to appropriation, for activities related to the operations of, or capital improvements to, NOAA property. 
Allows the Secretary to grant or convey a right of way or easement to the city.

action_date: 2012-06-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on November 10, 2011. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 
Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to convey specified property under the administrative jurisdiction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to the city of Pascagoula, Mississippi, provided that the United States receives consideration of at least the fair market value of the property or rights conveyed. Specifies acceptable forms of property, cash, and in-kind consideration.
 
Directs the Secretary to determine fair market value based on a highest- and best-use appraisal conforming with the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Professional Appraisal Practice.
 Requires that the proceeds from any such conveyance be available to the Secretary, subject to appropriation, for activities related to the operations of, or capital improvements to, NOAA property. 
Allows the Secretary to grant or convey a right of way or easement to the city.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: Became Public Law No: 112-134.
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: Became Public Law No: 112-134.
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2012-06-15
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2012-06-07
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 6/5/2012 H3440)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 6/5/2012 H3440)
action_date: 2012-06-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3575)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Hastings (WA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 363.
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 3440-3441)
action_date: 2012-06-05
text: Mr. Hastings (WA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-502.
action_date: 2012-05-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-502.
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2012-04-25
text: Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.
action_date: 2012-01-26
text: By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 112-133.
action_date: 2012-01-26
text: By Senator Rockefeller from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report. Report No. 112-133.
action_date: 2011-12-15
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2011-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2011-11-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7390)
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7390)
action_date: 2011-11-10
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7390)
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 226.
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-11-08
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Rockefeller without amendment. Without written report.
action_date: 2011-05-05
text: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2011-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate

Enacted as: number: 112-134