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H.R. 2828Became Law

Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2001

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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Nov 13, 2001)

Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2001 - Defines a "qualified Klamath Project entity" as one that: (1) executed a water supply contract with the United States for Project water; (2) distributes water received; (3) received a severely limited irrigation supply from such Project under the annual operations plan of April 6, 2001; and (4) was not reimbursed for operation and maintenance expenses for 2001 pursuant to State law.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to pay to each such entity a refund equal to the amount assessed or charged to entity members, or to other persons receiving water or drainage service, for operation and maintenance of Project transferred and reserved works for 2001. Requires each entity to agree to distribute to each member or persons receiving service the amount collected from such member or person.

Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) waive any requirement that an entity pay remaining or additional operation and maintenance charges; and (2) pay a refund to, and forego collection of operation and maintenance charges for the remainder of the year from, any individual within the Project who holds a contract entered into pursuant to the Warren Act and who is not within a district that otherwise receives a payment and waiver under this Act.

Provides that amounts not paid by an entity to the Bureau of Reclamation for the operation and maintenance of the reserved works for 2001 shall be funded from the appropriations authorized by this Act.

What just happenedDec 17, 2002

Became Public Law No: 107-349.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2](R-OR)Sponsor
10 cosponsors2 D8 R
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  1. Dec 17, 2002PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 107-349.

  2. Dec 17, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 107-349.

  3. Dec 17, 2002PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 17, 2002BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 6, 2002FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 6, 2002President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 20, 2002Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11652-11655)

  9. Nov 20, 2002Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 11/19/2002 S11652-11655)

  10. Sep 17, 2002Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 608.

  11. Sep 17, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 107-289.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. Sep 17, 2002Committee14000

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Bingaman without amendment. With written report No. 107-289.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Jul 31, 2002Committee

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  14. Jun 6, 2002Committee

    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.

    Water and Power Subcommittee
  15. Nov 14, 2001IntroReferral

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

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  16. Nov 13, 2001FloorH38800

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

  17. Nov 13, 2001FloorH38310

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

  18. Nov 13, 2001FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8060)

  19. Nov 13, 2001Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8060)

  20. Nov 13, 2001FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2828.

  21. Nov 13, 2001FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8060-8061)

  22. Nov 13, 2001FloorH30300

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

  23. Nov 13, 2001CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.

  24. Nov 13, 2001CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-284.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Nov 13, 2001Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 107-284.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Nov 7, 2001CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Nov 7, 2001CommitteeH25000

    Subcommittee on Water and Power Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Nov 7, 2001CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  29. Aug 10, 2001CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from Interior.

    Natural Resources Committee
  30. Aug 10, 2001CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Water and Power.

    Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee
  31. Aug 2, 2001IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Resources.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. Aug 2, 2001IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. Aug 2, 2001IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to House with amendment(s)Nov 13, 200117
Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2001 - Defines a "qualified Klamath Project entity" as one that: (1) executed a water supply contract with the United States for Project water; (2) distributes water received; (3) received a severely limited irrigation supply from such Project under the annual operations plan of April 6, 2001; and (4) was not reimbursed for operation and maintenance expenses for 2001 pursuant to State law.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to pay to each such entity a refund equal to the amount assessed or charged to entity members, or to other persons receiving water or drainage service, for operation and maintenance of Project transferred and reserved works for 2001. Requires each entity to agree to distribute to each member or persons receiving service the amount collected from such member or person.

Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) waive any requirement that an entity pay remaining or additional operation and maintenance charges; and (2) pay a refund to, and forego collection of operation and maintenance charges for the remainder of the year from, any individual within the Project who holds a contract entered into pursuant to the Warren Act and who is not within a district that otherwise receives a payment and waiver under this Act.

Provides that amounts not paid by an entity to the Bureau of Reclamation for the operation and maintenance of the reserved works for 2001 shall be funded from the appropriations authorized by this Act.

Passed House amendedNov 13, 200136
Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2001 - Defines a "qualified Klamath Project entity" as one that: (1) executed a water supply contract with the United States for Project water; (2) distributes water received; (3) received a severely limited irrigation supply from such Project under the annual operations plan of April 6, 2001; and (4) was not reimbursed for operation and maintenance expenses for 2001 pursuant to State law.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to pay to each such entity a refund equal to the amount assessed or charged to entity members, or to other persons receiving water or drainage service, for operation and maintenance of Project transferred and reserved works for 2001. Requires each entity to agree to distribute to each member or persons receiving service the amount collected from such member or person.

Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) waive any requirement that an entity pay remaining or additional operation and maintenance charges; and (2) pay a refund to, and forego collection of operation and maintenance charges for the remainder of the year from, any individual within the Project who holds a contract entered into pursuant to the Warren Act and who is not within a district that otherwise receives a payment and waiver under this Act.

Provides that amounts not paid by an entity to the Bureau of Reclamation for the operation and maintenance of the reserved works for 2001 shall be funded from the appropriations authorized by this Act.

Introduced in HouseAug 2, 200100
Klamath Basin Emergency Operation and Maintenance Refund Act of 2001 - Requires: (1) the Secretary of the Interior to pay to each Klamath Project irrigation and drainage district a refund equal to the amount assessed and collected from district members for operation and maintenance of Project transferred and reserved works for water year 2001; and (2) each district to agree to distribute to each member the amount collected from such member.

Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) waive any requirement that the districts pay remaining or additional charges for operation and maintenance of reserved works for such water year; (2) pay to any individual within the Project who holds a contract entered into pursuant to the Warren Act and who is not within a district that receives a payment and waiver, a refund equal to the amount collected from such individual; and (3) forego collection from such individual of operation and maintenance charges for the remainder of such water year.