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Public Law107th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2385Became Law

Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 11, 2002)

Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to award to the city of St. George, Utah, a grant of $500,000 for the purchase of up to ten acres of land comprising the proposed Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve, if the city agrees to use the Preserve in a manner that: (1) preserves and protects paleontological resources; (2) provides opportunities for scientific research; and (3) provides the public with opportunities for educational activities. Binds any subsequent owner to such conditions if there is transfer of title.

Allows the Secretary to provide to the city: (1) financial assistance necessary for the protection of the paleontological resources; (2) technical assistance in complying with grant conditions; and (3) matching grants to carry out its duties under the cooperative agreement.

What just happenedDec 17, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-346.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Hansen, James V. [R-UT-1](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 17, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-346.

  2. Dec 17, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-346.

  3. Dec 17, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 17, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 6, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 6, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11650-11651; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11650-11651)

  9. Nov 20, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11650-11651; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR 11/19/2002 S11650-11651)

  10. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    The committee amendments were withdrawn by Unanimous Consent.

  11. Sep 12, 2002Floor

    Star Print ordered on on the bill, as reported out of committee.

  12. Sep 11, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 591.

  13. Sep 11, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 107-274.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Sep 11, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman with amendments. With written report No. 107-274.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. May 9, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Health. Hearings held.

    Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Subcommittee
  16. Oct 3, 2001IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  17. Oct 2, 2001FloorH38310

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

  18. Oct 2, 2001FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6093)

  19. Oct 2, 2001Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6093)

  20. Oct 2, 2001FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2385.

  21. Oct 2, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6093-6095)

  22. Oct 2, 2001FloorH30300

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

  23. Sep 24, 2001CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.

  24. Sep 24, 2001CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-215.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Sep 24, 2001Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-215.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Sep 12, 2001CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Sep 12, 2001CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Jul 31, 2001CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  29. Jul 31, 2001CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  30. Jul 26, 2001CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  31. Jul 5, 2001CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Jul 5, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  33. Jun 29, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1263)

  34. Jun 28, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  35. Jun 28, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  36. Jun 28, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 11, 200201
Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to award to the city of St. George, Utah, a grant of $500,000 for the purchase of up to ten acres of land comprising the proposed Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve, if the city agrees to use the Preserve in a manner that: (1) preserves and protects paleontological resources; (2) provides opportunities for scientific research; and (3) provides the public with opportunities for educational activities. Binds any subsequent owner to such conditions if there is transfer of title.

Allows the Secretary to provide to the city: (1) financial assistance necessary for the protection of the paleontological resources; (2) technical assistance in complying with grant conditions; and (3) matching grants to carry out its duties under the cooperative agreement.

Passed House amendedOct 2, 200136
Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to award to the city of St. George, Utah, a grant equal to the lesser of $500,000 or the fair market value for the purchase of up to ten acres of land comprising the proposed Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve, if the city agrees to use the Preserve in a manner that: (1) preserves and protects paleontological resources; (2) provides opportunities for scientific research; and (3) provides the public with opportunities for educational activities.

Directs the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the city for management of the Preserve.

Allows the Secretary to provide to the city: (1) financial assistance necessary for the protection of the paleontological resources; (2) technical assistance in complying with grant conditions; and (3) matching grants to carry out its duties under the cooperative agreement.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 24, 200117
Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act - Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to award to the city of St. George, Utah, a grant equal to the lesser of $500,000 or the fair market value for the purchase of up to ten acres of land comprising the proposed Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve, if the city agrees to use the Preserve in a manner that: (1) preserves and protects paleontological resources; (2) provides opportunities for scientific research; and (3) provides the public with opportunities for educational activities.

Directs the Secretary to enter into a cooperative agreement with the city for management of the Preserve.

Allows the Secretary to provide to the city: (1) financial assistance necessary for the protection of the paleontological resources; (2) technical assistance in complying with grant conditions; and (3) matching grants to carry out its duties under the cooperative agreement.

Introduced in HouseJun 28, 200100
Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve Act - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to purchase from willing sellers and convey to the city of St. George, Utah, lands comprising the Virgin River Dinosaur Footprint Preserve for use in a manner that: (1) preserves and protects paleontological resources; (2) provides opportunities for scientific research; and (3) provides the public with opportunities for educational activities.