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Bill114th CongressFiled Mar 23, 2015Public Lands and Natural Resources
H.R. 1554

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Dec 16, 2015)

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

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land shall 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 does not modify the exterior boundary of the White River National Forest in Colorado nor the boundaries of Sections 18 and 19 of a certain Township in Colorado, as such boundaries are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this Act; 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 GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

What just happenedDec 16, 2015

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Tipton, Scott R. [R-CO-3](R-CO)Sponsor
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  1. Dec 16, 2015Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.

  2. Dec 16, 2015Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 114-195.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  3. Dec 16, 2015Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Murkowski without amendment. With written report No. 114-195.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  4. Nov 19, 2015Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  5. Oct 8, 2015Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 114-490.

    Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee
  6. Sep 17, 2015IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  7. Sep 16, 2015FloorH38310

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

  8. Sep 16, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5997-5998)

  9. Sep 16, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5997-5998)

  10. Sep 16, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1554.

  11. Sep 16, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5997-5998)

  12. Sep 16, 2015FloorH30300

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

  13. Sep 9, 2015CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 195.

  14. Sep 9, 2015CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-257.

    Natural Resources Committee
  15. Sep 9, 2015Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 114-257.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  17. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 9, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jul 8, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  20. Jun 16, 2015Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  21. Apr 8, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  22. Mar 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  23. Mar 23, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  24. Mar 23, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to Senate without amendmentDec 16, 201580

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

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land shall 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 does not modify the exterior boundary of the White River National Forest in Colorado nor the boundaries of Sections 18 and 19 of a certain Township in Colorado, as such boundaries are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this Act; 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 GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Passed House without amendmentSep 16, 201581

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

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land shall 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 does not modify the exterior boundary of the White River National Forest in Colorado nor the boundaries of Sections 18 and 19 of a certain Township in Colorado, as such boundaries are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this Act; 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 GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Reported to House without amendmentSep 9, 201579

(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 2015

(Sec. 2) This bill requires all interest of the United States in 148 acres of identified land shall 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 does not modify the exterior boundary of the White River National Forest in Colorado nor the boundaries of Sections 18 and 19 of a certain Township in Colorado, as such boundaries are in effect on the date of enactment of this Act.

The conveyance shall: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this Act; 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 GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Introduced in HouseMar 23, 2015

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015

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.

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.

Requires the conveyance to: (1) be completed by no later than 180 days of enactment of this Act; 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 GLP to Interior prior to the conveyance of such land.

Elkhorn Ranch and White River National Forest Conveyance Act of 2015 — Informed