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H.R. 1619Became Law

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 1999

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Sep 8, 1999)

Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 1999 - Amends the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 to extend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor through the town of Union, Connecticut, and the following towns in Massachusetts: Brimfield, Charlton, Dudley, East Brookfield, Holland, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge, and Webster.

Names Quinebaug- Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. the management entity for the Corridor, with authority to make grants, enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to the States, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other persons to further the goals set forth in the management plan adopted by the Governor of Connecticut on February 16, 1999.

Requires the management entity to amend its by-laws to add the Governors of Connecticut and of Massachusetts (or their designees) as voting members of its Board of Directors.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a compact with the management entity.

Prohibits the use of Federal funds received under such Act to acquire real property or any interest in real property.

Terminates the Secretary's authority to make grants or provide any assistance at the end of FY 2009.

Specifies regional planning organizations in Massachusetts which shall be involved in preserving the Corridor and ensuring appropriate use of lands and structures throughout it.

Increases the authorization of appropriations, and makes it permanent, although with a maximum total that may be appropriated overall.

What just happenedDec 9, 1999

Became Public Law No: 106-149.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2](D-CT)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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  1. Dec 9, 1999PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 106-149.

  2. Dec 9, 1999BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 106-149.

  3. Dec 9, 1999PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 9, 1999BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 30, 1999FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 30, 1999President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 22, 1999Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 19, 1999Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S15158)

  9. Nov 19, 1999Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S15158)

  10. Nov 2, 1999Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 369.

  11. Nov 2, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 106-213.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Nov 2, 1999Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 106-213.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Oct 20, 1999Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Sep 14, 1999IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Sep 13, 1999FloorH38310

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

  16. Sep 13, 1999FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8121-8122)

  17. Sep 13, 1999Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8121-8122)

  18. Sep 13, 1999FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1619.

  19. Sep 13, 1999FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8121-8123)

  20. Sep 13, 1999FloorH30300

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

  21. Sep 8, 1999CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.

  22. Sep 8, 1999CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-306.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Sep 8, 1999Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 106-306.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Aug 4, 1999CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 5.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Aug 4, 1999CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jul 15, 1999CommitteeH23000

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

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  27. Jul 15, 1999CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  28. Jun 10, 1999CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  29. May 5, 1999CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  30. Apr 29, 1999IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  31. Apr 29, 1999IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  32. Apr 29, 1999IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)Sep 8, 199917
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 1999 - Amends the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 to extend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor through the town of Union, Connecticut, and the following towns in Massachusetts: Brimfield, Charlton, Dudley, East Brookfield, Holland, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge, and Webster.

Names Quinebaug- Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. the management entity for the Corridor, with authority to make grants, enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide technical assistance to the States, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other persons to further the goals set forth in the management plan adopted by the Governor of Connecticut on February 16, 1999.

Requires the management entity to amend its by-laws to add the Governors of Connecticut and of Massachusetts (or their designees) as voting members of its Board of Directors.

Requires the Secretary of the Interior to enter into a compact with the management entity.

Prohibits the use of Federal funds received under such Act to acquire real property or any interest in real property.

Terminates the Secretary's authority to make grants or provide any assistance at the end of FY 2009.

Specifies regional planning organizations in Massachusetts which shall be involved in preserving the Corridor and ensuring appropriate use of lands and structures throughout it.

Increases the authorization of appropriations, and makes it permanent, although with a maximum total that may be appropriated overall.

Introduced in HouseApr 29, 199900
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 1999 - Amends the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor Act of 1994 to extend the Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor through the town of Union, Connecticut, and the following towns in Massachusetts: Brimfield, Charlton, Dudley, East Brookfield, Holland, Oxford, Southbridge, Sturbridge, and Webster.

Names Quinebaug- Shetucket Heritage Corridor, Inc. the management entity for the Corridor, with authority to make grants or loans to the States, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other persons to further the goals set forth in the management plan adopted by the Governor of Connecticut on February 16, 1999.

Specifies regional planning organizations in Massachusetts which shall be involved in preserving the Corridor and ensuring appropriate use of lands and structures throughout it.

Increases the authorization of appropriations, and makes it permanent.