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Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2017Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 497

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Jun 27, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior: (1) to convey to the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District in California approximately 327 acres of identified federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and any portion of an identified federal parcel necessary to equalize the values of the lands exchanged; and (2) to accept in exchange approximately 310 acres of district land and any portion of an identified nonfederal parcel necessary to equalize the values of the lands exchanged.

To the extent an equalization payment is necessary pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the amount of such payment shall first be made by way of an in-kind transfer as may be necessary to equalize the fair market values of the properties exchanged. If after such in-kind transfer: (1) the value of the federal lands exceeds the value of the nonfederal lands, the district may make a payment equal to the remaining amount to the United States (if the district opts not to make such payment, the exchange shall not proceed); or (2) the value of the nonfederal lands exceeds the value of the federal lands, Interior shall order the exchange to proceed without requiring any additional payment by the United States to the district.

The values of the lands to be exchanged shall be determined by independent and qualified appraisers according to nationally recognized appraisal standards.

The district shall pay any costs related to such conveyance.

(Sec. 4) The land exchange shall be subject to continuing rights of the district to use, maintain, operate, construct, or relocate or expand groundwater recharge facilities on the nonfederal land exchanged to accommodate groundwater recharge of the Bunker Hill Basin to the extent that those activities are not in conflict with any Habitat Conservation Plan or Habitat Management Plan under which such nonfederal land may be held or managed.

(Sec. 5) The bill terminates Secretarial Order 241, dated November 11, 1929 (relating to the withdrawal of a portion of the federal land for an unconstructed transmission line) and revokes the withdrawal effected by such order.

What just happenedAug 15, 2018

By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-320.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8](R-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Aug 15, 2018Floor

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-320.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  2. Aug 15, 2018Committee14900

    By Senator Murkowski from Committee on Energy and Natural Resources filed written report. Report No. 115-320.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Jul 30, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 539.

  4. Jul 30, 2018Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Jul 30, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. Without written report.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  6. May 17, 2018Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Jun 28, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  8. Jun 27, 2017FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  9. Jun 27, 2017FloorH38310

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

  10. Jun 27, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 329). (text: CR H5202-5203)

  11. Jun 27, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 0 (Roll no. 329).(text: CR H5202-5203)

  12. Jun 27, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5217-5218)

  13. Jun 27, 2017FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  14. Jun 27, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 497.

  15. Jun 27, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5202-5204)

  16. Jun 27, 2017FloorH30300

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

  17. Jun 2, 2017CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 102.

  18. Jun 2, 2017CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-155.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 2, 2017Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-155.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Apr 27, 2017Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Apr 27, 2017Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Apr 27, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Apr 5, 2017Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  24. Feb 10, 2017Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  25. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  27. Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedJun 27, 201736

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on June 2, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior: (1) to convey to the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District in California approximately 327 acres of identified federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and any portion of an identified federal parcel necessary to equalize the values of the lands exchanged; and (2) to accept in exchange approximately 310 acres of district land and any portion of an identified nonfederal parcel necessary to equalize the values of the lands exchanged.

To the extent an equalization payment is necessary pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the amount of such payment shall first be made by way of an in-kind transfer as may be necessary to equalize the fair market values of the properties exchanged. If after such in-kind transfer: (1) the value of the federal lands exceeds the value of the nonfederal lands, the district may make a payment equal to the remaining amount to the United States (if the district opts not to make such payment, the exchange shall not proceed); or (2) the value of the nonfederal lands exceeds the value of the federal lands, Interior shall order the exchange to proceed without requiring any additional payment by the United States to the district.

The values of the lands to be exchanged shall be determined by independent and qualified appraisers according to nationally recognized appraisal standards.

The district shall pay any costs related to such conveyance.

(Sec. 4) The land exchange shall be subject to continuing rights of the district to use, maintain, operate, construct, or relocate or expand groundwater recharge facilities on the nonfederal land exchanged to accommodate groundwater recharge of the Bunker Hill Basin to the extent that those activities are not in conflict with any Habitat Conservation Plan or Habitat Management Plan under which such nonfederal land may be held or managed.

(Sec. 5) The bill terminates Secretarial Order 241, dated November 11, 1929 (relating to the withdrawal of a portion of the federal land for an unconstructed transmission line) and revokes the withdrawal effected by such order.

Reported to House with amendment(s)Jun 2, 201717

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act

(Sec. 3) This bill directs the Department of the Interior: (1) to convey to the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District in California approximately 327 acres of identified federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management and any portion of an identified federal parcel necessary to equalize the values of the lands exchanged; and (2) to accept in exchange approximately 310 acres of district land and any portion of an identified nonfederal parcel necessary to equalize the values of the lands exchanged.

To the extent an equalization payment is necessary pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, the amount of such payment shall first be made by way of an in-kind transfer as may be necessary to equalize the fair market values of the properties exchanged. If after such in-kind transfer: (1) the value of the federal lands exceeds the value of the nonfederal lands, the district may make a payment equal to the remaining amount to the United States (if the district opts not to make such payment, the exchange shall not proceed); or (2) the value of the nonfederal lands exceeds the value of the federal lands, Interior shall order the exchange to proceed without requiring any additional payment by the United States to the district.

The values of the lands to be exchanged shall be determined by independent and qualified appraisers according to nationally recognized appraisal standards.

The district shall pay any costs related to such conveyance.

(Sec. 4) The land exchange shall be subject to continuing rights of the district to use, maintain, operate, construct, or relocate or expand groundwater recharge facilities on the nonfederal land exchanged to accommodate groundwater recharge of the Bunker Hill Basin to the extent that those activities are not in conflict with any Habitat Conservation Plan or Habitat Management Plan under which such nonfederal land may be held or managed.

(Sec. 5) The bill terminates Secretarial Order 241, dated November 11, 1929 (relating to the withdrawal of a portion of the federal land for an unconstructed transmission line) and revokes the withdrawal effected by such order.

Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2017

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act

This bill directs the Department of the Interior: (1) to quitclaim to the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District in California approximately 327 acres of identified federal land administered by the Bureau of Land Management, and (2) in exchange for such land, to accept from the Conservation District a conveyance of approximately 310 acres of its land.

Santa Ana River Wash Plan Land Exchange Act — Informed