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Public Law95th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 1403Became Law

A bill to provide for conveyance of certain lands near Dixon, N. Mex., to the University of New Mexico.

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Oct 13, 1978)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey at fair market value specified lands near Dixon, New Mexico, to the University of New Mexico.

Requires the Secretary to be assured by the University that there are no valid mining claims, with due exception on the described lands. Prohibits the University from conveying the lands or commercially mining the land. Provides that, if necessary for the security of the United States, the University may lease the land for mining to a person designated by the Secretary with any royalties to be paid to the United States.

What just happenedOct 30, 1978

Public Law 95-550.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM](R-NM)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  • Public LawOct 31, 1978
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  1. Oct 30, 1978PresidentE40000

    Public Law 95-550.

  2. Oct 30, 1978BecameLaw36000

    Public Law 95-550.

  3. Oct 30, 1978PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 30, 1978BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Oct 25, 1978FloorE20000

    Measure presented to President.

  6. Oct 25, 1978President28000

    Measure presented to President.

  7. Oct 14, 1978President

    Measure enrolled in Senate.

  8. Oct 14, 1978PresidentE05000

    Measure enrolled in House.

  9. Oct 14, 1978FloorH37100

    Measure passed House.

  10. Oct 14, 1978Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.

  11. Oct 14, 1978FloorH30000

    Measure considered in House.

  12. Oct 14, 1978FloorH30000

    Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

  13. Oct 13, 1978Floor

    Measure passed Senate, amended.

  14. Oct 13, 1978Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.

  15. Oct 13, 1978Floor

    Measure considered in Senate.

  16. Oct 13, 1978Floor

    Call of calendar in Senate.

  17. Oct 9, 1978Committee

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1301.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Oct 9, 1978Committee14000

    Reported to Senate from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 95-1301.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Apr 27, 1977IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Apr 27, 1977IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedOct 13, 197835
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey at fair market value specified lands near Dixon, New Mexico, to the University of New Mexico.

Requires the Secretary to be assured by the University that there are no valid mining claims, with due exception on the described lands. Prohibits the University from conveying the lands or commercially mining the land. Provides that, if necessary for the security of the United States, the University may lease the land for mining to a person designated by the Secretary with any royalties to be paid to the United States.

Introduced in SenateApr 27, 197700

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey specified lands near Dixon, New Mexico to the University of New Mexico.