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H.R. 698Became Law

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017

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What it doesSummary public law (Oct 3, 2018)

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in approximately 148 acres of identified land to be conveyed by patent to the Gordman-Leverich Partnership (GLP), a Colorado Limited Liability Partnership.

The conveyance: (1) is subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of federal oil and gas lease COC-75070 and any other valid existing rights, and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on such lease for its duration.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this bill; and (2) be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Department of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid by the GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

What just happenedOct 3, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-252.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3](R-CO)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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  1. Oct 3, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-252.

  2. Oct 3, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-252.

  3. Oct 3, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Oct 3, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Sep 25, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Sep 25, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Sep 20, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Sep 18, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6259)

  9. Sep 18, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6259)

  10. May 16, 2017Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 87.

  11. May 16, 2017Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-69.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. May 16, 2017Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 115-69.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Mar 30, 2017Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Feb 7, 2017IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  15. Feb 6, 2017FloorH38310

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

  16. Feb 6, 2017FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H982)

  17. Feb 6, 2017Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H982)

  18. Feb 6, 2017FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 698.

  19. Feb 6, 2017FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H982-983)

  20. Feb 6, 2017FloorH30300

    Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  21. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  23. Jan 24, 2017IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawOct 3, 201849

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in approximately 148 acres of identified land to be conveyed by patent to the Gordman-Leverich Partnership (GLP), a Colorado Limited Liability Partnership.

The conveyance: (1) is subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of federal oil and gas lease COC-75070 and any other valid existing rights, and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on such lease for its duration.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this bill; and (2) be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Department of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid by the GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Reported to Senate without amendmentMay 16, 201780

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House passed version is repeated here.)

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land to be conveyed by patent to the Gordman-Leverich Partnership (GLP), a Colorado Limited Liability Partnership.

The conveyance: (1) is subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of federal oil and gas lease COC-75070 and any other valid existing rights, and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on such lease for its duration.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this bill; and (2) be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Department of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid by the GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Passed House without amendmentFeb 6, 201781

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land to be conveyed by patent to the Gordman-Leverich Partnership (GLP), a Colorado Limited Liability Partnership.

The conveyance: (1) is subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of federal oil and gas lease COC-75070 and any other valid existing rights, and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on such lease for its duration.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this bill; and (2) be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Department of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid by the GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Introduced in HouseJan 24, 2017

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017

This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land to be conveyed by patent to the Gordman-Leverich Partnership (GLP), a Colorado Limited Liability Partnership.

The bill states that the conveyance: (1) is subject to the valid existing rights of the lessee of federal oil and gas lease COC-75070 and any other valid existing rights, and (2) shall reserve to the United States the right to collect rent and royalty payments on such lease for its duration.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this bill; and (2) be without consideration, except that all costs incurred by the Department of the Interior relating to any survey, platting, legal description, or other activities carried out to prepare and issue the patent shall be paid by the GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2017 — Informed