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Bill107th CongressFiled May 25, 2001Public Lands and Natural Resources
S. 975

Community Character Act of 2002

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What it doesSummary reported to senate with amendment(s) (Sep 18, 2002)

Community Character Act of 2002- Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program of grants to States and tribal governments to promote comprehensive land use planning at the State, tribal, and local levels.

Allows use of grant funds for technical assistance (including development of land use planning legislation), providing funding for local government units to carry out land use planning activities, or acquiring equipment or information technology to facilitate such activities.

Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce to report to Congress on this program within three years of enactment.

Authorizes appropriations. Earmarks not less than five percent of the funds for eligible tribal governments.

What just happenedSep 18, 2002

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI](R-RI)Sponsor
8 cosponsors5 D2 R1 I
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  1. Sep 18, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 610.

  2. Sep 18, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-290. Minority views filed.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Sep 18, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 107-290. Minority views filed.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  4. Apr 25, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. Mar 6, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. May 25, 2001IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5707-5709)

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. May 25, 2001IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5707, S5709-5710)

  8. May 25, 2001IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Sep 18, 200201
Community Character Act of 2002- Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program of grants to States and tribal governments to promote comprehensive land use planning at the State, tribal, and local levels.

Allows use of grant funds for technical assistance (including development of land use planning legislation), providing funding for local government units to carry out land use planning activities, or acquiring equipment or information technology to facilitate such activities.

Requires the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce to report to Congress on this program within three years of enactment.

Authorizes appropriations. Earmarks not less than five percent of the funds for eligible tribal governments.

Introduced in SenateMay 25, 200100
Community Character Act of 2001 - Directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a program of grants to States and tribal governments to promote comprehensive land use planning at the State, tribal, and local levels. Allows use of grant funds for technical assistance (including development of land use planning legislation), providing funding for local government units to carry out land use planning activities, or acquiring equipment or information technology to facilitate such activities.

Authorizes the Secretary to develop voluntary educational and informational programs for the use of land use planning and zoning officials.