03/26/09 10:42 AM
Amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the cohesive wildland fire management strategy required in the bill to include among its elements a system to assess the impacts of climate change on the frequency and severity of wildland fire.
03/26/09 10:41 AM
On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
03/26/09 10:40 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings of Washington amendment.
03/26/09 10:39 AM
Amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the review of certain wildfires specified in the bill to include an assessment of the quantity of greenhouse gases produced as a result of the fire.
On agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
03/26/09 10:39 AM
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).
03/26/09 10:38 AM
Amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 111-52 to require the review of certain wildfires specified in the bill to include an assessment of what actions, if any, could have been taken in advance of the fire that may have prevented the fire or at least reduced the severity of the fire.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment, the Chair put the question of adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings (WA) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until later in the legislative day.
03/26/09 10:38 AM
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).
03/26/09 10:36 AM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 281, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (WA) amendment.
03/26/09 10:35 AM
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (WA).
03/26/09 10:35 AM
Amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 111-52 to require advance notice, in writing, to adjacent landowners whenever the Department of Agriculture sets a prescribed fire on National Forest System land.
On agreeing to the Polis (CO) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
