California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 5, 2017)
California Desert Protection and Recreation Act of 2017
This bill amends the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 to, among other things:
- establish or designate wilderness areas, a special management area, off-highway vehicle recreation areas, and a national scenic area;
- release specified wilderness study areas;
- adjust national park and preserve boundaries; and
- specify land withdrawals and conveyances.
Specified federal land shall be taken into trust for the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe.
Lands and interests in land, including improvements, outside the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park in California may be acquired for the purpose of operating a visitor center.
The bill makes amendments to the California Desert Protection Act of 1994 regarding the California State School lands.
The bill amends the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate specified segments of rivers and creeks as components of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
The bill establishes the Renewable Energy Resource Conservation Fund for use in regions impacted by the development of wind or solar energy.
What just happenedDec 6, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 725.
Who’s behind it
- Reported to SenateDec 6, 2018
- Introduced in SenateJan 5, 2017
- Dec 6, 2018Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 725.
- Dec 6, 2018Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-421.
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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-421.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Oct 2, 2018Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - Jul 26, 2017Committee
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-482.
Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S114-115)
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Introduced in Senate