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Public Law109th CongressPublic Lands and Natural Resources
S. 212Became Law

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 20, 2005)

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

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to use monies received from claims, judgments, or settlements arising from activities occurring on the Baca Ranch or the Preserve after October 27, 1999, for specified purposes.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to carry out fire preparedness, suppression, and emergency rehabilitation services on the Preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to provide presuppression and non-emergency rehabilitation and restoration services for the Trust, to the extent generally authorized at other National Forest System units, at any time on a reimbursable basis.

What just happenedDec 20, 2005

Became Public Law No: 109-132.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM](R-NM)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 20, 2005PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 109-132.

  2. Dec 20, 2005BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 109-132.

  3. Dec 20, 2005PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 20, 2005BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 12, 2005FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 12, 2005President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 6, 2005

    Cleared for White House.

  8. Dec 6, 2005FloorH38310

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

  9. Dec 6, 2005FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11045-11046)

  10. Dec 6, 2005Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H11045-11046)

  11. Dec 6, 2005FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 212.

  12. Dec 6, 2005FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11045-11046)

  13. Dec 6, 2005FloorH30300

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

  14. Aug 1, 2005CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Forests and Forest Health.

    Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee
  15. Jul 27, 2005IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  16. Jul 27, 2005Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  17. Jul 27, 2005FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  18. Jul 26, 2005Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9018-9052; text as passed Senate: CR S9019-9020)

  19. Jul 26, 2005Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9018-9052; text as passed Senate: CR S9019-9020)

  20. Feb 23, 2005Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.

  21. Feb 23, 2005Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 02/17/05 without amendment. With written report No. 109-10.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  22. Feb 23, 2005Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici under authority of the order of the Senate of 02/17/05 without amendment. With written report No. 109-10.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  23. Feb 9, 2005Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  24. Jan 31, 2005IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S658)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  25. Jan 31, 2005IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S657-658)

  26. Jan 31, 2005IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 20, 200549

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

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to use monies received from claims, judgments, or settlements arising from activities occurring on the Baca Ranch or the Preserve after October 27, 1999, for specified purposes.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to carry out fire preparedness, suppression, and emergency rehabilitation services on the Preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to provide presuppression and non-emergency rehabilitation and restoration services for the Trust, to the extent generally authorized at other National Forest System units, at any time on a reimbursable basis.

Passed Senate without amendmentJul 26, 200582

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

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to use monies received from claims, judgments, or settlements arising from activities occurring on the Baca Ranch or the Preserve after October 27, 1999, for specified purposes.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to carry out fire preparedness, suppression, and emergency rehabilitation services on the Preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to provide presuppression and non-emergency rehabilitation and restoration services for the Trust, to the extent generally authorized at other National Forest System units, at any time on a reimbursable basis.

Reported to Senate without amendmentFeb 23, 200580

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

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to use monies received from claims, judgments, or settlements arising from activities occurring on the Baca Ranch or the Preserve after October 27, 1999, for specified purposes.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to carry out fire preparedness, suppression, and emergency rehabilitation services on the Preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to provide presuppression and non-emergency rehabilitation and restoration services for the Trust, to the extent generally authorized at other National Forest System units, at any time on a reimbursable basis.

Introduced in SenateJan 31, 200500

Valles Caldera Preservation Act of 2005 - Amends the Valles Caldera Preservation Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to negotiate a price for buying the remaining mineral interests of the Valles Caldera Preserve in New Mexico. Directs that any difference between the sum estimated to be just compensation by the Secretary and the amount awarded be paid from the permanent judgment appropriation.

Requires the Trust to determine the character of, and the necessity for, any obligations and expenditures of the Trust and the manner in which obligations and expenditures shall be incurred, allowed, and paid.

Grants authority to use monies received from claims, judgments, or settlements arising from activities occurring on the Baca Ranch or the Preserve after October 27, 1999, for specified purposes.

Provides for the rate of compensation of the chairperson of the Trust.

Authorizes the Trust to dispose of forage, forest products, or marketable renewable resources as part of its resource management authority.

Directs the Secretary to develop a plan to carry out fire preparedness, suppression, and emergency rehabilitation services on the Preserve. Authorizes the Secretary to provide presuppression and non-emergency rehabilitation and restoration services for the Trust, to the extent generally authorized at other National Forest System units, at any time on a reimbursable basis.