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Public Law107th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 2595Became Law

To direct the Secretary of the Army to convey a parcel of land to Chatham County, Georgia.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 11, 2001)

Directs the Secretary of the Army to convey to the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, a specified parcel of land located on Hutchinson Island, adjacent to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure, for recreational purposes or for exchange for another parcel of equal appraised value that shall be managed for recreational purposes.

Waives provisions requiring that such property be screened for further Federal use before conveyance.

Provides that the County shall: (1) be responsible for conveyance costs, including real estate transaction and environmental compliance costs; (2) hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out on such property after conveyance; and (3) provide to the Secretary all required rights of entry or easements necessary for utilities and for access to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure and the adjacent dock.

What just happenedDec 4, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-320.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kingston, Jack [R-GA-1](R-GA)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 4, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-320.

  2. Dec 4, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-320.

  3. Dec 4, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 4, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Nov 22, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Nov 22, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 19, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 18, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11343)

  9. Nov 18, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11343)

  10. Sep 26, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 615.

  11. Sep 26, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  12. Sep 26, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported by Senator Jeffords without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  13. Sep 26, 2002Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  14. Feb 4, 2002IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  15. Feb 4, 2002Discharge

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Armed Services Committee
  16. Feb 4, 2002Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Armed Services discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Armed Services Committee
  17. Dec 12, 2001IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

    Armed Services Committee
  18. Dec 11, 2001FloorH38310

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

  19. Dec 11, 2001FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9157-9158)

  20. Dec 11, 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 H9157-9158)

  21. Dec 11, 2001FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2595.

  22. Dec 11, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9157-9158)

  23. Dec 11, 2001FloorH30300

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

  24. Jul 24, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

    Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
  25. Jul 23, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  26. Jul 23, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Jul 23, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 11, 200136
Directs the Secretary of the Army to convey to the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, a specified parcel of land located on Hutchinson Island, adjacent to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure, for recreational purposes or for exchange for another parcel of equal appraised value that shall be managed for recreational purposes.

Waives provisions requiring that such property be screened for further Federal use before conveyance.

Provides that the County shall: (1) be responsible for conveyance costs, including real estate transaction and environmental compliance costs; (2) hold the United States harmless from any liability with respect to activities carried out on such property after conveyance; and (3) provide to the Secretary all required rights of entry or easements necessary for utilities and for access to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure and the adjacent dock.

Introduced in HouseJul 23, 200100
Directs the Secretary of the Army to convey to the Commissioners of Chatham County, Georgia, a specified parcel of land located on Hutchinson Island, adjacent to the Savannah Harbor Tide Gate structure. Provides that such parcel, or a parcel for which it may be exchanged, shall remain in public ownership and be managed for recreational purposes.