US SB191 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on January 8 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 8 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-01-08 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act of 2000 to provide that the purpose of the Baca National Wildlife Refuge shall be to restore, enhance, and maintain wetland, upland, riparian, and other habitats for native wildlife, plant, and fish species in the San Luis Valley. Instructs the Secretary of the Interior, in administering the Refuge, to: (1) emphasize migratory bird conservation; and (2) take into consideration the role of the Refuge in broader landscape conservation efforts. Provides for the Secretary, in administering water resources for the Refuge, to use decreed water rights on the Refuge in approximately the same manner that the water rights have been used historically, subject to any existing agreement and to the extent consistent with the Refuge's purposes.
Title
A bill to amend the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve Act of 2000 to explain the purpose and provide for the administration of the Baca National Wildlife Refuge.
Sponsors
Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] | Sen. Ken Salazar [D-CO] | Sen. Mark Udall [D-CO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2009-01-08 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
Same As/Similar To
HB169 (Related) 2009-02-04 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife.
SB22 (Related) 2009-03-11 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 282 - 144 (Roll no. 117).
SB22 (Related) 2009-03-11 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 282 - 144 (Roll no. 117).
Subjects
Aquatic ecology
Birds
Colorado
Land use and conservation
Water use and supply
Wetlands
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/191/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/s191/BILLS-111s191is.pdf |