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Public Law113th CongressWater Resources Development
H.R. 255Became Law

To amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purposes of clarifying certain property descriptions, and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 25, 2014)

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

Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.

What just happenedJul 25, 2014

Became Public Law No: 113-129.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3](R-UT)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 25, 2014President

    Became Public Law No: 113-129.

  2. Jul 25, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-129.

  3. Jul 25, 2014President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 25, 2014BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 15, 2014Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 15, 2014President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 10, 2014Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Jul 9, 2014Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4355-4364; text as passed Senate: CR S4355)

  9. Jul 9, 2014Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4355-4364; text as passed Senate: CR S4355)

  10. Dec 9, 2013Calendars

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 256.

  11. Dec 3, 2013FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 615). (text: CR H7419)

  12. Dec 3, 2013Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 0 (Roll no. 615).(text: CR H7419)

  13. Dec 3, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7426-7427)

  14. Dec 3, 2013FloorH37220

    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.

  15. Dec 3, 2013FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 255.

  16. Dec 3, 2013FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7419-7420)

  17. Dec 3, 2013FloorH30300

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

  18. Sep 10, 2013CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 147.

  19. Sep 10, 2013CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-200.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Sep 10, 2013Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-200.

    Natural Resources Committee
  21. Jul 31, 2013Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  22. Jul 31, 2013Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Jul 31, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. May 23, 2013Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  25. Jan 31, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Subcommittee
  26. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  28. Jan 15, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJul 25, 201449

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

Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 9, 201482

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

Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.

Passed House without amendmentDec 3, 201381

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

Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 10, 201379

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

Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.

Introduced in HouseJan 15, 2013

Amends the Provo River Project Transfer Act to modify the definition of: (1) "Pleasant Grove Property" to mean a specified parcel of land in Utah acquired by the United States for the Provo River Project, Deer Creek Division, as in existence on the date on which the parcel is conveyed under such Act; and (2) "Provo Reservoir Canal" to mean the water conveyance facility historically known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and associated bridges, fixtures, structures, facilities, lands, interests in land, and rights-of-way held, acquired, constructed, or improved by the United States as part of such Project, extending from, and including, the Murdock Diversion Dam and forebay at the mouth of Provo Canyon, including the Provo Reservoir Canal Siphon and Penstock near the Jordan Narrows to the point where water is discharged to the Welby-Jacob Canal and the Utah Lake Distributing Canal, as in existence on the date on which the Provo Reservoir Canal is conveyed under such Act.

To amend certain definitions contained in the Provo River Project Transfer Act for purpose… — Informed