H.R. 699 · 108th Congress
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane…
Full title
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer, located in Idaho and Washington.
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- House Introduced Feb 11, 2003
- House Passed Mar 19, 2003 414–6
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · Mar 19, 2003
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to study and report on the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer for the purpose of preparing a model of the aquifer and establishing for the States of Idaho and Washington a mutually acceptable understanding of the aquifer as a groundwater resource. Authorizes appropriations.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study of the Rathdrum Prairie/Spokane Valley Aquifer, located in Idaho and Washington.
Latest action (Mar 20, 2003): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Policy area: Water Resources Development · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 11, 2003
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- House Introduced Feb 11, 2003
- House Passed Mar 19, 2003 414–6
Final vote · House · Mar 19, 2003
Passage (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert