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A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the town of Dolores, Colorado, the current site of the Joe Rowell Park.

Public Law 106-548 · S. 1972 · 106th Congress · began in the Senate

Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Dec 19, 2000 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Sponsor: Sen. Wayne Allard (R-CO)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseUnanimous consent
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to convey to the town of Dolores, Colorado, the parcel of land comprising the site of the Joe Rowell Park for open space, park, and recreational purposes.

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 21 actions.

  1. Dec 19, 2000Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 106-548.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. Dec 8, 2000PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
  4. Dec 4, 2000FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
  6. FloorFloor · Mr. Gibbons asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  7. FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
  8. CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Natural Resources Committee
  9. Nov 13, 2000FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 201 - 145 (Roll no. 596).House roll call 596
  10. FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. FloorFloor · Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 201 - 145 (Roll no. 596).House roll call 596
  12. FloorFloor · 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.
  13. FloorFloor · Mr. Doolittle moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  14. Oct 11, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Forests and Forest Health Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
  15. Oct 6, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
  16. Oct 5, 2000FloorFloor · Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.
  17. Aug 25, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  18. Jul 13, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  19. Jun 8, 2000CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  20. Nov 19, 1999CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  21. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.