S. 235 (110th): Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Conveyance Act of 2007

Introduced:
Jan 10, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 386 (same title)
Passed House — Feb 06, 2007

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 31, 2007, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 10, 2007
Referred to Committee Jan 10, 2007
Reported by Committee Jan 31, 2007
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Energy and Natural Resources

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Full Title

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain buildings and lands of the Yakima Project, Washington, to the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District.

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Last updated Jan 10, 2007.
4 pages

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2/16/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District Conveyance Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Interior to convey certain buildings and lands of the Yakima Project, Washington, to the Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District. Shields the United States from liability for damages relating to the conveyed buildings and lands, except for damages caused by negligent acts committed before the conveyance date.
Provides that after such conveyance those buildings and lands shall not be considered to be a part of a federal reclamation project and the District shall not be eligible to receive any benefits for them.
Directs the Secretary to report to Congress if the Secretary has not completed the conveyance within a year.

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  • 28 U.S.C. Chapter 171