S.J.Res. 45 (110th): Great Lakes--St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact

Introduced:
Jul 23, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Sen. Carl Levin [D-MI]
Status:
Signed by the President

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. S.J.Res. stands for Senate joint resolution.

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Status

This resolution was enacted after being signed by the President on October 3, 2008.

Progress
Introduced Jul 23, 2008
Referred to Committee Jul 23, 2008
Passed Senate Aug 01, 2008
Passed House Sep 23, 2008
Signed by the President Oct 03, 2008
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Sep 23, 2008 12:09 p.m.
Passed 390/25

Cosponsors
15 cosponsors (12D, 3R) (show)
Committees

House Judiciary

Senate Judiciary

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Full Title

A joint resolution expressing the consent and approval of Congress to an interstate compact regarding water resources in the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin.

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Text

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Last updated Sep 24, 2008.
26 pages

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9/23/2008--Public Law. (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on August 1, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants congressional consent to and approval of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact as set forth in this resolution's preamble. Declares that current laws provide protection sufficient to prevent Great Lakes diversions until a Great Lakes water compact is ratified and enforceable.
Reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this resolution.

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