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S. 161 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006

Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005

S. 161 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Jan 25, 2005, sponsored by John McCain with 1 co-sponsors.

During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jan 25, 2005
Co-sponsors
1
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Public law
Public Law 109-110

What it does

Northern Arizona Land Exchange and Verde River Basin Partnership Act of 2005 - Title I: Northern Arizona Land Exchange - (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to simultaneously convey title to certain lands in the Prescott, Coconino, and Kaibab National Forests, Arizona, to the Yavapai Ranch Limited Partnership and the Northern Yavapai, L.L.C.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

John McCain (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 25, 2005
  • Passed the SenateJul 26, 2005
  • Passed the HouseNov 15, 2005
  • Sent to the PresidentNov 17, 2005
  • Became lawNov 22, 2005

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-110. (Nov 22, 2005)

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