HR 13126 · 95th Congress · Irrigation districts

A bill to confirm that certain provisions of the Federal reclamation laws do not apply to lands in the Imperial Irrigation District of the Boulder Canyon project.

Introduced 1978-06-14· Sponsored by Rep. Burgener, Clair W. [R-CA-43]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Interior and Insular Affairs.(1978-06-14)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that specified provisions of Federal reclamation laws do not and shall not apply to lands in the Imperial Irrigation District of California. Enumerates non-applicable laws, including provisions governing: (1) acreage, residence, and payment restrictions of the Reclamation Act of 1902; (2) storage and transfer of water for irrigation districts; (3) construction of reservoirs and canals; (4) limitations as to holdings prior to final payment of building and betterment charges, and forefeiture of excess holdings; (5) execution of contracts with districts as a condition precedent to delivery of water; and (6) private lands within projects and agreements as to disposal of excess lands.…

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