To reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
Public Law 108-12 · H.R. 397 · 108th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Apr 22, 2003 · Energy
Sponsor: Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL-19)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Authorizes the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, upon licensee request, to: (1) reinstate the license for construction of a specified hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois; and (2) extend the time required to commence project construction for three consecutive two-year periods beyond the date that is four years after the date of issuance of the license.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Energy and Natural Resources Committee · Senate · markup by, referred to, reported bySubcommittee: Water and Power Subcommittee
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Related bills
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A bill to reinstate and extend the deadline for commencement of construction of a hydroelectric project in the State of Illinois.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 22 actions.
- Apr 22, 2003Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 108-12.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Apr 10, 2003FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Apr 8, 2003FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 7, 2003FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Mar 19, 2003CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 42.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Reported by Senator Domenici without amendment. With written report No. 108-27.
- Mar 12, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Mar 6, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power. Hearings held.
- CommitteeCommittee · Hearings by Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee
- Feb 12, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- Feb 11, 2003FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 397.
- FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Shimkus moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- Feb 4, 2003CalendarCalendar · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 108-6.
- Jan 29, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Jan 28, 2003CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments
No amendments to this bill are on record.
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Official record
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