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Bill108th CongressFiled May 15, 2003Water Resources Development
S. 1071

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to conduct a feasibility study on a water conservation project within the Arch Hurley Conservancy District in the State of New Mexico, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Sep 15, 2004)

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of implementing a water conservation project that will minimize water losses from the irrigation conveyance works of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District and to consider: (1) options for utilizing any saved water, including conveyance to the Pecos River basin; (2) the impacts the project could have on the local water supply and any appropriate mitigation that may be necessary; and (3) cost-sharing options for implementation based on the use and possible allocation of any conserved water.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits the Federal share of the costs of the study to 50 percent, but authorizes the Secretary to: (1) waive or limit the required non-Federal cost share based upon financial hardship; and (2) accept as part of the non-Federal share the contribution of in-kind services.

What just happenedSep 20, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
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  1. Sep 20, 2004CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  2. Sep 17, 2004IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  3. Sep 17, 2004Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Sep 17, 2004FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  5. Sep 15, 2004Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9326-9327; text as passed Senate: CR S9326-9327)

  6. Sep 15, 2004Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9326-9327; text as passed Senate: CR S9326-9327)

  7. May 20, 2004Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 522.

  8. May 20, 2004Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 108-267.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  9. May 20, 2004Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici with an amendment. With written report No. 108-267.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  10. Apr 28, 2004Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. Oct 15, 2003Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 108-271.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  12. May 15, 2003IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6512)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. May 15, 2003IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6512)

  14. May 15, 2003IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedSep 15, 200435

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of implementing a water conservation project that will minimize water losses from the irrigation conveyance works of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District and to consider: (1) options for utilizing any saved water, including conveyance to the Pecos River basin; (2) the impacts the project could have on the local water supply and any appropriate mitigation that may be necessary; and (3) cost-sharing options for implementation based on the use and possible allocation of any conserved water.

Authorizes appropriations. Limits the Federal share of the costs of the study to 50 percent, but authorizes the Secretary to: (1) waive or limit the required non-Federal cost share based upon financial hardship; and (2) accept as part of the non-Federal share the contribution of in-kind services.

Introduced in SenateMay 15, 200300
Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, to study and report to Congress on the feasibility of implementing a water conservation project that will minimize water losses from the irrigation conveyance works of the Arch Hurley Conservancy District, and to consider: (1) options for utilizing any saved water, including conveyance to the Pecos River basin; (2) the impacts that the project could have on the local water supply in and around the District and any appropriate mitigation that may be necessary; and (3) cost-sharing options for implementation based on the use and possible allocation of any conserved water.