US Congress House Bill 765 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 8-4)
Status: Passed on November 7 2011 - 100% progression
Action: 2011-11-07 - Became Public Law No: 112-46.
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Amends the National Forest Ski Area Permit Act of 1986 to require the term and acreage of permits for the operation of ski areas and associated facilities (under current law, for the operation of nordic and alpine ski areas and facilities) on National Forest System lands to be governed by provisions under the Act relating to such permits and other applicable law. Provides for the issuance of permits for the use and occupancy of suitable lands within the National Forest System for skiing and other snow-sports and recreational uses authorized pursuant to this Act. Requires each authorized activity and facility other than skiing and other snow-sports to: (1) encourage outdoor recreation and enjoyment of nature, (2) harmonize with the natural environment of the National Forest System land on which it is located, (3) be located within the developed portions of the ski area, and (4) be authorized in accordance with the applicable land and resource management plan and applicable laws. Specifies the activities and facilities that may be allowed or that are not allowed under a ski area permit issued pursuant to this Act. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) from authorizing any activity or facility under this Act if its authorization would result in the primary recreational purpose of the National Forest System land with a ski area permit being a purpose other than skiing and other snow-sports. Bars the Secretary from considering the acreage necessary for authorized activities and facilities in determining the acreage encompassed by a ski area permit. Requires the Secretary to promulgate new regulations for the implementation of this Act.

Ski Area Recreational Opportunity Enhancement Act of 2011

Rep. Rob Bishop [R-UT]	Rep. Charles Bass [R-NH]	Rep. Mike Coffman [R-CO]	Rep. Diana DeGette [D-CO]
Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]	Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV]	Rep. Tom McClintock [R-CA]	Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers [R-WA]
Rep. Ed Perlmutter [D-CO]	Rep. Jared Polis [D-CO]	Rep. Scott Tipton [R-CO]	Sen. Peter Welch [D-VT]

2011-10-03 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass (Y: 394 N: 0 NV: 39 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2011-11-07	Senate	Became Public Law No: 112-46.
2011-11-07	Senate	Signed by President.
2011-10-31	Senate	Presented to President.
2011-10-19	Senate	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2011-10-18	Senate	Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6692)
2011-10-04	Senate	Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 186.
2011-10-03	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2011-10-03	House	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 394 - 0 (Roll no. 743). (text: CR H6471-6472)
2011-10-03	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6486-6487)
2011-10-03	House	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.
2011-10-03	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 765.
2011-10-03	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6471-6473)
2011-10-03	House	Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
2011-07-20	House	Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-164, Part I.
2011-06-15	House	Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2011-06-15	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2011-06-15	House	Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Discharged.
2011-05-04	House	Subcommittee Hearings Held.
2011-03-09	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.
2011-02-23	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2011-02-17	House	Referred to House Natural Resources
2011-02-17	House	Referred to House Agriculture
2011-02-17	House	Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SB382 (Same As) 2011-08-30 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 135.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/765/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr765/BILLS-112hr765ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr765/BILLS-112hr765eh.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr765/BILLS-112hr765pcs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr765/BILLS-112hr765enr.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2011743