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Bill108th CongressFiled Feb 25, 2003Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 435

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act of 2003

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 24, 2003)

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act of 2003 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture jurisdiction over certain land in Sandpoint, Idaho, with the Secretary assuming the obligation of the Administrator to repay to the Federal Finance Bank the debt incurred with respect to the property.

Permits the Secretary to convey such property by: (1) sale for fair market value in the form of cash or other consideration; or (2) exchange for construction of administrative facilities for the National Forest System (NFS) in Bonner County, Idaho, and a cash equalization payment, if necessary. Requires a recipient to assume any outstanding indebtedness on the property to the Federal Finance Bank.

Directs the Secretary to use proceeds from the sale of the property for: (1) the acquisition, construction, or improvement of administrative facilities and associated land; and (2) the acquisition of land for addition to the NFS in the Northern Region of the Forest Service in Idaho.

Requires the Secretary to manage any land acquired under this Act in accordance with the Weeks Act and other laws relating to the NFS.

What just happenedApr 28, 2004

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Apr 28, 2004CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  2. Dec 4, 2003CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  3. Nov 25, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Natural Resources Committee
  4. Nov 25, 2003IntroReferralH11100-A

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  5. Nov 25, 2003IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  6. Nov 25, 2003FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  7. Nov 25, 2003Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 24, 2003Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15865-15872; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15868-15869; text as passed Senate: CR S15869)

  9. Nov 24, 2003Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15865-15872; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15868-15869; text as passed Senate: CR S15869)

  10. Aug 26, 2003Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.

  11. Aug 26, 2003Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 with amendments. With written report No. 108-133.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Aug 26, 2003Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 07/29/03 legislative day 07/21/03 with amendments. With written report No. 108-133.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 23, 2003Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 12, 2003Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-80.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  15. Feb 25, 2003IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Feb 25, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2703)

  17. Feb 25, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedNov 24, 200335

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act of 2003 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture jurisdiction over certain land in Sandpoint, Idaho, with the Secretary assuming the obligation of the Administrator to repay to the Federal Finance Bank the debt incurred with respect to the property.

Permits the Secretary to convey such property by: (1) sale for fair market value in the form of cash or other consideration; or (2) exchange for construction of administrative facilities for the National Forest System (NFS) in Bonner County, Idaho, and a cash equalization payment, if necessary. Requires a recipient to assume any outstanding indebtedness on the property to the Federal Finance Bank.

Directs the Secretary to use proceeds from the sale of the property for: (1) the acquisition, construction, or improvement of administrative facilities and associated land; and (2) the acquisition of land for addition to the NFS in the Northern Region of the Forest Service in Idaho.

Requires the Secretary to manage any land acquired under this Act in accordance with the Weeks Act and other laws relating to the NFS.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Aug 26, 200301

Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act of 2003 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture jurisdiction over certain land in Sandpoint, Idaho, with the Secretary assuming the obligation of the Administrator to repay to the Federal Finance Bank the debt incurred with respect to the property.

Permits the Secretary to convey such property by: (1) sale for fair market value in the form or cash; or (2) exchange for construction of administrative facilities for the National Forest System in Bonner County, Idaho, and a cash equalization payment, if necessary. Requires a recipient to assume any outstanding indebtedness on the property to the Federal Finance Bank.

Directs the Secretary to use proceeds from the sale of the property for: (1) the acquisition, construction, or improvement of administrative facilities and associated land; and (2) the acquisition of land for addition to National Forest System (NFS) in the Northern Region of the Forest Service in Idaho.

Requires the Secretary to manage any land acquired under this Act in accordance with the Weeks Act and other laws relating to the NFS.

Introduced in SenateFeb 25, 200300
Sandpoint Land and Facilities Conveyance Act of 2003 - Directs the Administrator of General Services to transfer to the Secretary of Agriculture jurisdiction over certain land in Sandpoint, Idaho (the property), with the Secretary assuming the obligation of the Administrator to repay to the Federal Finance Bank the debt incurred with respect to the property.

Permits the Secretary to exchange all right, title, and interest of the United States in and to the property in an exchange of equal value, in which the recipient of the property may agree to construct administrative facilities for the National Forest System in Bonner County, Idaho. Requires a recipient to honor any outstanding indebtedness on the property to the Federal Finance Bank.

Directs the Secretary to use proceeds from the sale of the property for: (1) the acquisition, construction, or improvement of administrative facilities and associated land; and (2) the acquisition of land and interests in land for addition to National Forest System land in the Northern Region of the Forest Service in Idaho. Forbids any proceeds from being distributed to States or counties or from being considered moneys received from units of the National Forest System under specified laws.

Requires the Secretary to manage any land acquired under this Act in accordance with the Weeks Act.