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MEMORIALS

Under clause 4 of rule XXII, memorials were presented and referred as follows:

262. The SPEAKER presented a memorial of the Senate of the State of Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 136 requesting the Federal Energy Commission to immediately reject any requests for a rehearing regarding Cheniere Energy's Sabine Pass Liquefaction Project; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 263. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Louisiana, relative to Senate Resolution No. 149 urging the government to take all necessary steps to formally recognize the Louisiana Precinct of the Southern Bend of the Cherokee Nation; to the Committee on Natural Resources. 264. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 46 approving the comprehensive master plan for integrated coastal protection; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. 265. Also, a memorial of the Senate of the State of Louisiana, relative to Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 31 supporting the comments of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, calling for the USACE-NO District to implement changes to the Modified Charleston Method; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED

Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the House, reported and found truly enrolled bills of the House of the following titles, which were thereupon signed by the Speaker:

H.R. 1369. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1021 Pennsylvania Avenue in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, as the ``Warren Lindley Post Office''. H.R. 1560. An act to amend the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo and Alabama and Coushatta Indian Tribes of Texas Restoration Act to allow the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribe to determine blood quantum requirement for membership in that tribe. H.R. 1627. An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to furnish hospital care and medical services to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, while the water was contaminated at Camp Lejeune, to improve the provision of housing assistance to veterans and their families, and for other purposes. H.R. 1905. An act to strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities and for other purposes. H.R. 3276. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2810 East Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa, Florida, as the ``Reverend Abe Brown Post Office Building''. H.R. 3412. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1421 Veterans Memorial Drive in Abbeville, Louisiana, as the ``Sergeant Richard Franklin Abshire Post Office Building''. H.R. 3501. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 Kerr Avenue in Rome City, Indiana, as the ``SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office''. H.R. 3772. An act to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the ``First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building''. H.R. 5986 An act to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes.

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A CALL FOR BIPARTISANSHIP

(Mr. PALLONE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I listened to my Republican colleague in disbelief because the fact of the matter is that the Republican House has now adjourned, or at least is trying to adjourn, and go home for 5 weeks, as far as I can tell. The fact of the matter is that when you go home and you talk to your constituents, they talk about jobs, they talk about the economy. When the gentleman says, Oh, we already passed a bill and why doesn't the Senate take it up, he knows very well that in order to accomplish anything here in terms of tax cuts and extending tax cuts for the middle class, that we have to get together on a bipartisan basis with the Democrats. That's simply not happening here. The Senate has passed bills that seek to create jobs, larger infrastructure bills, bills that would actually send money back to the States so that we can rehire some of our public employees, our police, our firemen, and our teachers. The fact of the matter is that the House Republicans really do not want to do anything to create jobs, whether it's in the public sector or it's in the private sector. We see no action here on the House side under the Republican leadership that would do anything to stimulate the economy or create jobs.

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WHAT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WANT

(Ms. PELOSI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute.) Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, this Republican majority is prepared to adjourn the House of Representatives to leave for the August district work period without accomplishing what the American people have sent us here to do. They want us to create jobs. They want us to reduce the deficit, and they want us to give a middle-income tax cut, which the President has suggested and the American people overwhelmingly support. Instead, we have no jobs agenda, no tax cuts for the middle class, no farm bill, no Violence Against Women Act, no cybersecurity strategy, no balanced, bipartisan plan to prevent the sequester. The only thing the Republicans have done is to increase the uncertainty that threatens another debt crisis and undermines our economic growth. Now they want to head out of town to campaign, when Congress should stay in session to address the most pressing challenges facing our Nation: job creation, growth in our economy, and strengthening the middle class. Mr. Speaker, Democrats want us to get our job done. When we go home to meet with our constituents, we want to say what we have accomplished and what results we can bring that have been worked out in a fair, bipartisan, balanced way. In spite of this, the Republican obstruction at every turn is preventing that. Let's get to work. Let's do the job our constituents elected us to do: to create jobs with them and to relieve the uncertainty in their lives.

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THANKING ERNIE ALLEN FOR A JOB WELL DONE

(Mr. BARROW asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. BARROW. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay my respects to a tireless crusader in the quest to protect America's children from violence and exploitation. Ernie Allen recently retired as the president and chief executive officer of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, where his mission was to protect our Nation's children. Under Ernie's leadership, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children played a crucial role in recovering some 74,000 children. With Ernie at the helm, they saw their recovery rate for missing children climb from 62 percent in 1990 to 94 percent today. While there's no official record book of what Ernie has accomplished over the years, his record lives on in the lives he has saved and the families he has reunited. I know I speak for my colleagues in the Congressional Missing, Exploited and Runaway Children's Caucus and for thousands of grateful families all across the Nation in thanking Ernie Allen for a job well done.

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HONORING WESTERN NEW YORK OLYMPIANS

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HON. KATHLEEN C. HOCHUL

of new york

in the house of representatives

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Ms. HOCHUL. Mr. Speaker, on July 27, 2012, Olympic athletes from all over the world paraded into the stadium in London to officially launch the 2012 Olympics. I am so proud to say that eight American Olympians hail from Western New York: volleyball player Matt Anderson, born in Buffalo; archer Jake Kaminski, from Elma; swimmer Ryan Lochte, born in Rochester; rower Meghan Musnicki, from Naples; rower Henrik Rummel, formerly of Pittsford; current number one ranked pole vaulter Jenn Suhr, from Churchville; 10-meter air pistol shooter Jason Turner, formerly of Rush; and two time U.S. Soccer Female Athlete of the Year Abby Wambach, from Rochester. Throughout their lifetimes of training, hard work, and sacrifices, these athletes embody what it means to be an American. They carry with them to London the pride of Western New York and the entire nation. As we wish them and the entire team good luck, my hope is that a sense of common purpose joins all of us as Americans during the Olympics.

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HONORING THE LIFE OF CHAD FOSTER

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HON. FRANCISCO ``QUICO'' CANSECO

of texas

in the house of representatives

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Mr. CANSECO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Chad Foster. Chad passed away this past Saturday after a battle with cancer at the age of 63. He is survived by his wife Jill and their son Chad Jr. and daughter Savannah. Chad was a true public servant, who will be remembered as a committed leader and strong supporter of the Eagle Pass community. After serving three terms as Eagle Pass mayor, Chad went on to serve the community by leading numerous local and state organizations, including as the chairman of the Texas Border Coalition. Chad was passionate about the advancement of our border communities. He focused his life on encouraging education, border security, health care, and other development programs that supported the people of South Texas. Chad will be sorely missed in our community, but his passion and legacy will certainly live on.

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Chamber Action Public Bills and Resolutions Introduced: 85 public bills, H.R. 6272- 6356; 19 resolutions, H. Con. Res. 136; and H. Res. 755-772 were introduced. Pages H5704-08 Additional Cosponsors: Pages H5711-13 Reports Filed: Reports were filed today as follows: H.R. 5949, to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years, with an amendment (H. Rept. 112-645, Pt. 1) and H.R. 5949, to extend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 for five years, with an amendment (H. Rept. 112-645, Pt. 2). Pages H5703-04 Speaker: Read a letter from the Speaker wherein he appointed Representative Womack to act as Speaker pro tempore for today. Page H5633 Chaplain: The prayer was offered by the guest chaplain, Imam Nayyar Imam, Islamic Association of Long Island, Coram, New York. Page H5633 Privileged Resolution: The House agreed to H. Res. 755, in the matter of Representative Laura Richardson of California, by voice vote. Pages H5635-39 Recess: The House recessed at 9:56 a.m. and reconvened at 10:05 a.m. Page H5640 Suspension: The House agreed to suspend the rules and pass the following measure: Amending the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third- country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act: H.R. 5986, to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America- United States Free Trade Agreement, and to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. Pages H5640-44 Authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government: The House agreed by unanimous consent to pass S. 739, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government. Pages H5649-50 Authorizing the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government: The House agreed by unanimous consent to pass H.R. 1402, as amended, to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government. Page H5650 Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012: The House passed H.R. 6233, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance available for fiscal year 2012 with the costs of such assistance offset by changes to certain conservation programs, by a recorded vote of 223 ayes to 197 noes, Roll No. 554. Pages H5644-49, H5650-58, H5681-84 Rejected the Costa motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Agriculture with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with amendments, by a recorded vote of 189 ayes to 232 noes, Roll No. 553. Pages H5681-83 H. Res. 752, the rule providing for consideration of the bill, was agreed to by a recorded vote of 235 ayes to 181 noes, Roll No. 549, after the previous question was ordered by a yea-and-nay vote of 236 yeas to 182 nays, Roll No. 548. Pages H5644-49 Pathway to Job Creation through a Simpler, Fairer Tax Code Act of 2012: The House passed H.R. 6169, to provide for expedited consideration of a bill providing for comprehensive tax reform, by a recorded vote of 232 ayes to 189 noes, Roll No. 552. Pages H5658-81 Rejected the Bishop (NY) motion to recommit the bill to the Committee on Ways and Means with instructions to report the same back to the House forthwith with an amendment, by a recorded vote of 188 ayes to 235 noes, Roll No. 551. Pages H5678-81 Rejected: Slaughter amendment in the nature of a substitute (printed in part A of H. Rept. 112-641) that sought to lay out Democratic principles for tax reform that call for increased revenues to bring down our national debt and invest in economic growth; a progressive tax rate structure; protecting the vulnerable; repeal of the AMT; discouraging tax haven abuse; elimination of tax breaks that ship jobs and profits overseas; promotion of domestic manufacturing; and

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preserving incentives for education, retirement, healthcare, home ownership, and small business (by a recorded vote of 176 ayes to 246 noes, Roll No. 550). Pages H5676-78 H. Res. 747, the rule providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6169) and (H.R. 8), was agreed to yesterday, August 1st. Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 747, the text of H.R. 6169, as passed by the House, is appended as new matter at the end of the engrossment of H.R. 8. Pursuant to section 10 of H. Res. 747, H.R. 6169 is laid upon the table. Suspension--Proceedings Resumed: The House agreed to suspend the rules and agree to the following measure which was debated yesterday, August 1st: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived: H. Con. Res. 127, to express the sense of Congress regarding actions to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived, by a \2/3\ yea- and-nay vote of 414 yeas with none voting ``nay'', Roll No. 555. Pages H5684-85 Adjournment Resolution: The House failed to agree to S. Con. Res. 56, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives, by a recorded vote of 150 ayes to 265 noes, Roll No. 556. Pages H5685-86 Preventing harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom internet publication of certain information applies: The House agreed by unanimous consent to pass S. 3510, to prevent harm to the national security or endangering the military officers and civilian employees to whom internet publication of certain information applies, and for other purposes. Page H5686 Meeting Hour: Agreed that when the House adjourns today, it adjourn to meet at 10 a.m. tomorrow, August 3rd. Page H5686 Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress--Reappointment: The Chair announced the Speaker's reappointment of the following individual from private life to the Board of Trustees of the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress on the part of the House for a term of six years: Mr. C. Kurt Dewhurst of Michigan. Page H5689 Senate Messages: Messages received from the Senate today appear on pages H5639-40 and H5684. Senate Referrals: S. 1409 was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and S.J. Res. 49 was referred to the Committee on House Administration. Pages H5702-03 Quorum Calls--Votes: Two yea-and-nay votes and seven recorded votes developed during the proceedings of today and appear on pages H5648, H5648-49, H5678, H5680-81, H5681, H5683, H5683-84, H5684-85, and H5685- 86. There were no quorum calls. Adjournment: The House met at 9 a.m. and adjourned at 8:29 p.m.

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UNITED STATES-ISRAEL ENHANCED SECURITY COOPERATION ACT OF 2012

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 437, S. 2165. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will report the bill by title. The bill clerk read as follows:

A bill (S. 2165) to enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, and for other purposes.

The Senate proceeded to consider the bill which had been reported from the Committee on Foreign Relations, with an amendment to strike all after the enacting clause and insert in lieu thereof the following:

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ``United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012''.

SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

Congress makes the following findings: (1) Since 1948, United States Presidents and both houses of Congress, on a bipartisan basis and supported by the American people, have repeatedly reaffirmed the special bond between the United States and Israel, based on shared values and shared interests. (2) The Middle East is undergoing rapid change, bringing with it hope for an expansion of democracy but also great challenges to the national security of the United States and our allies in the region, particularly to our most important ally in the region, Israel. (3) The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is continuing its decades-long pattern of seeking to foment instability and promote extremism in the Middle East, particularly in this time of dramatic political transition. (4) At the same time, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to enrich uranium in defiance of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions. (5) A nuclear-weapons capable Iran would fundamentally threaten vital United States interests, encourage regional nuclear proliferation, further empower Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terror, and pose a serious and destabilizing threat to Israel and the region. (6) Over the past several years, with the assistance of the Governments of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria, Hizbollah and Hamas have increased their stockpile of rockets, with more than 60,000 now ready to be fired at Israel. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to add to its arsenal of ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, which threaten Iran's neighbors, Israel, and United States Armed Forces in the region. (7) As a result, Israel is facing a fundamentally altered strategic environment. (8) Pursuant to chapter 5 of title 1 of the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 (Public Law 108-11; 117 Stat. 576), the authority to make available loan guarantees to Israel is currently set to expire on September 30, 2012.

SEC. 3. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

It is the policy of the United States: (1) To reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the security of the State of Israel as a Jewish state. As President Barack Obama stated on December 16, 2011, ``America's commitment and my commitment to Israel and Israel's security is unshakeable.'' And as President George W. Bush stated before the Israeli Knesset on May 15, 2008, on the 60th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, ``The alliance between our governments is unbreakable, yet the source of our friendship runs deeper than any treaty.''. (2) To help the Government of Israel preserve its qualitative military edge amid rapid and uncertain regional political transformation. (3) To veto any one-sided anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations Security Council. (4) To support Israel's inherent right to self-defense. (5) To pursue avenues to expand cooperation with the Government of Israel both in defense and across the spectrum of civilian sectors, including high technology, agriculture, medicine, health, pharmaceuticals, and energy. (6) To assist the Government of Israel with its ongoing efforts to forge a peaceful, negotiated settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that results in two states living side-by-side in peace and security, and to encourage Israel's neighbors to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state. (7) To encourage further development of advanced technology programs between the United States and Israel given current trends and instability in the region.

SEC. 4. UNITED STATES ACTIONS TO ASSIST IN THE DEFENSE OF ISRAEL AND PROTECT UNITED STATES INTERESTS.

It is the sense of Congress that the United States Government should take the following actions to assist in the defense of Israel: (1) Seek to enhance the capabilities of the Governments of the United States and Israel to address emerging common threats, increase security cooperation, and expand joint military exercises. (2) Provide the Government of Israel such support as may be necessary to increase development and production of joint missile defense systems, particularly such systems that defend against the urgent threat posed to Israel and United States forces in the region. (3) Provide the Government of Israel assistance specifically for the production and procurement of the Iron Dome defense system for purposes of intercepting short-range missiles, rockets, and projectiles launched against Israel. (4) Provide the Government of Israel defense articles and defense services through such mechanisms as appropriate, to include air refueling tankers, missile defense capabilities, and specialized munitions. (5) Provide the Government of Israel additional excess defense articles, as appropriate, in the wake of the withdrawal of United States forces from Iraq. (6) Examine ways to strengthen existing and ongoing efforts, including the Gaza Counter Arms Smuggling Initiative, aimed at preventing weapons smuggling into Gaza pursuant to the 2009 agreement following the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as measures to protect against weapons smuggling and terrorist threats from the Sinai Peninsula. (7) Offer the Air Force of Israel additional training and exercise opportunities in the United States to compensate for Israel's limited air space. (8) Work to encourage an expanded role for Israel with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), including an enhanced presence at NATO headquarters and exercises. (9) Expand already-close intelligence cooperation, including satellite intelligence, with Israel.

SEC. 5. ADDITIONAL STEPS TO DEFEND ISRAEL AND PROTECT AMERICAN INTERESTS.

(a) Extension of War Reserves Stockpile Authority.-- (1) Department of defense appropriations act, 2005.-- Section 12001(d) of the Department of

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Defense Appropriations Act, 2005 (Public Law 108-287; 118 Stat. 1011) is amended by striking ``more than 8 years after'' and inserting ``more than 10 years after''. (2) Foreign assistance act of 1961.--Section 514(b)(2)(A) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2321h(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking ``fiscal years 2011 and 2012'' and inserting ``fiscal years 2013 and 2014''. (b) Extension of Loan Guarantees to Israel.--Chapter 5 of title I of the Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003 (Public Law 108-11; 117 Stat. 576) is amended under the heading ``Loan Guarantees to Israel''-- (1) in the matter preceding the first proviso, by striking ``September 30, 2011'' and inserting ``September 30, 2015''; and (2) in the second proviso, by striking ``September 30, 2011'' and inserting ``September 30, 2015''.

SEC. 6. REPORTS REQUIRED.

(a) Report on Israel's Qualitative Military Edge (QME).-- (1) In general.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives a report on the status of Israel's qualitative military edge in light of current trends and instability in the region. (2) Substitution for quadrennial report.--If submitted within one year of the date that the first quadrennial report required by section 201(c)(2) of the Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-429; 22 U.S.C. 2776 note) is due to be submitted, the report required by paragraph (1) may substitute for such quadrennial report. (b) Reports on Other Matters.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the President shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on each of the following matters: (1) Taking into account the Government of Israel's urgent requirement for F-35 aircraft, actions to improve the process relating to its purchase of F-35 aircraft, particularly with respect to cost efficiency and timely delivery. (2) Efforts to expand cooperation between the United States and Israel in homeland security, counter-terrorism, maritime security, energy, cyber-security, and other related areas. (3) Actions to integrate Israel into the defense of the Eastern Mediterranean.

SEC. 7. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act: (1) Appropriate congressional committees.--The term ``appropriate congressional committees'' means-- (A) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate; and (B) the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (2) Qualitative military edge.--The term ``qualitative military edge'' has the meaning given the term in section 36(h)(2) of the Arms Export Control Act (22 U.S.C. 2776(h)(2)).

Mr. REID. Mr. President, I further ask that the committee-reported substitute amendment be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be read the third time; and that the Senate proceed to a voice vote on passage of the bill, as amended. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute was agreed to. The bill, as amended, was ordered to be engrossed for a third reading and was read the third time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill having been read the third time, the question is, Shall it pass? The bill (S. 2165), as amended, was passed. Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, with no intervening action or debate and that any statements relating to the measure be printed in the Record. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act. Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 51, Adjournment Resolution. House passed H.R. 5972, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013. House agreed to the Conference Report to accompany H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II. House agreed to S. Con. Res. 51, Adjournment Resolution.

Senate

Chamber Action Routine Proceedings, pages S4731-S4782 Measures Introduced: Two bills and four resolutions were introduced, as follows: S. 3362-3363, S. Res. 516-518, and S. Con. Res. 51. Page S4773 Measures Reported: S. 2239, to direct the head of each agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or certification requirements for Federal licenses, with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S4773 Measures Passed: Pilot's Bill of Rights: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration of S. 1335, to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide rights for pilots, and the bill was then passed, after agreeing to the following amendment proposed thereto: Pages S4733-35 Reid (for Hutchison/Inhofe) Amendment No. 2489, in the nature of a substitute. Pages S4733-35 Adjournment Resolution: Senate agreed to S. Con. Res. 51, providing for a conditional adjournment or recess of the Senate and an adjournment of the House of Representatives. Pages S4764-65 Highway Trust Fund: Senate passed H.R. 6064, to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs. Page S4779 United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act: Senate passed S. 2165, to enhance strategic cooperation between the United States and Israel, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Pages S4779-80 David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic: Committee on Veterans' Affairs was discharged from further consideration of S. 3238, to designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community based outpatient clinic in Mansfield, Ohio, as the David F. Winder Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, and the bill was then passed. Page S4780 225th Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution of the United States: Committee on the Judiciary was discharged from further consideration of S. Res. 376, commemorating the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the UnitedStates and recognizing the contributions of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the resolution was then agreed to.

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National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin Surcharges: Senate passed S. 3363, to provide for the use of National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Commemorative Coin surcharges. Page S4781 Veteran Skills to Jobs Act: Senate passed S. 2239, to direct the head of each agency to treat relevant military training as sufficient to satisfy training or

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certification requirements for Federal licenses, after agreeing to the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. Page S4781 Measures Considered: Small Business Jobs and Tax Relief Act--Cloture: Senate began consideration of the motion to proceed to consideration of S. 2237, to provide a temporary income tax credit for increased payroll and extend bonus depreciation for an additional year. Pages S4731-33, S4735-64, S4765 A motion was entered to close further debate on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill, and, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, and pursuant to the unanimous-consent agreement of Friday, June 29, 2012, a vote on cloture will occur at approximately 2:25 p.m., on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. Page S4765 A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that at 2:15 p.m., on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, there be 10 minutes equally divided between the two Leaders, or their designees, prior to a vote on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to consideration of the bill. Page S4765 Conference Reports: Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act--Conference Report: By 74 yeas to 19 nays, 1 responding present (Vote No. 172), Senate agreed to the conference report to accompany H.R. 4348, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, by the order of the Senate of Friday, June 29, 2012, 60 Senators having voted in the affirmative, after agreeing to the title amendment. Pages S4751-64 During consideration of this measure today, Senate also took the following action: By 72 yeas to 22 nays (Vote No. 169), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to waive paragraph 9, rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate. Subsequently, the point of order that the conference report has not been publicly available for 48 hours and violates paragraph 9, rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate fell. Page S4751 By 66 yeas to 28 nays (Vote No. 170), three-fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to waive paragraph 3, rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate. Subsequently, the point of order that section 1538 of the conference report is a matter not committed by either House and violates rule XXVIII of the Standing Rules of the Senate fell. Page S4752 By 63 yeas to 30 nays, 1 responding present (Vote No. 171), three- fifths of those Senators duly chosen and sworn, having voted in the affirmative, Senate agreed to the motion to waive pursuant to section 904 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the waiver provisions of applicable budget resolution, and section 4(g)(3) of the Statutory Pay- As-You-Go Act of 2010, all applicable sections of those Acts and applicable budget resolutions with respect to the conference report. Subsequently, the point of order that the bill was in violation of section 311(a)(2) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 fell. Pages S4754-55 Signing Authority--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that from Friday, June 29, 2012 through Monday, July 9, 2012, the Majority Leader and Senator Cardin be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or joint resolutions. Page S4781 Authorizing Leadership to Make Appointments--Agreement: A unanimous- consent agreement was reached providing that, notwithstanding the upcoming recess or adjournment of the Senate, the President of the Senate, the President Pro Tempore, and the Majority and Minority Leaders be authorized to make appointments to commissions, committees, boards, conferences, or interparliamentary conferences authorized by law, by concurrent action of the two Houses, or by order of the Senate. Page S4781 Pro Forma Sessions--Agreement: A unanimous-consent agreement was reached providing that when the Senate completes its business on Friday, June 29, 2012, it adjourn and convene for pro forma sessions only, with no business conducted, on the following dates and times, and that following each pro forma session, the Senate adjourn until the next pro forma session: Tuesday, July 2, 2012, at 12 p.m.; Friday, July 6, 2012, at 12 p.m., and that the Senate adjourn on Friday, July 6, 2012, until 2 p.m., on Monday, July 9, 2012, unless the Senate has received a message from the House that it has adopted S. Con. Res. 51, which is the adjournment resolution, and if the Senate has received such a message, the Senate adjourn until Monday, July 9, 2012 at 2 p.m., under the provisions of S. Con. Res. 51. Page S4782 Messages from the President: Senate received the following messages from the President of the United States: Transmitting, pursuant to law, the notification of the President's intent to terminate the designations of Gibraltar and the Turks and Caicos Islands as

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beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program; which was referred to the Committee on Finance. (PM-53) Page S4770 Transmitting, pursuant to law, the notification of the President's intent to add the Republic of Senegal to the list of least-developed beneficiary developing countries under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program; which was referred to the Committee on Finance. (PM-54) Page S4770 Fowlkes Nomination--Agreement: A unanimous-consent-time agreement was reached providing that at 11:30 a.m., on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, Senate begin consideration of the nomination of John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee; that there be 30 minutes for debate equally divided in the usual form; that upon the use or yielding back of time, Senate vote, without intervening action or debate, on confirmation of the nomination; and that no further motions be in order. Page S4765 Nominations Confirmed: Senate confirmed the following nominations: Kamilah Oni Martin-Proctor, of the District of Columbia, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2014. Grande Lum, of California, to be Director, Community Relations Service, for a term of four years. Larry V. Hedges, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring November 28, 2015. Deborah J. Jeffrey, of the District of Columbia, to be Inspector General, Corporation for National and Community Service. (Prior to this action, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs was discharged from further consideration.) Sara A. Gelser, of Oregon, to be a Member of the National Council on Disability for a term expiring September 17, 2014. Jamie A. Hainsworth, of Rhode Island, to be United States Marshal for the District of Rhode Island for the term of four years. Edward M. Alford, of Virginia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of The Gambia. Peter William Bodde, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. Piper Anne Wind Campbell, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to Mongolia. Dorothea-Maria Rosen, of California, to be Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia. Mark L. Asquino, of the District of Columbia, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Susanna Loeb, of California, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Board for Education Sciences for a term expiring March 15, 2016. John S. Leonardo, of Arizona, to be United States Attorney for the District of Arizona for the term of four years. Michele Jeanne Sison, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and to serve concurrently and without additional compensation as Ambassador to the Republic of Maldives. Patrick A. Miles, Jr., of Michigan, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four years. Douglas M. Griffiths, of Texas, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique. Jay Nicholas Anania, of Maryland, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname. Susan Marsh Elliott, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Tajikistan. Richard L. Morningstar, of Massachusetts, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan. Kristine L. Svinicki, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the term of five years expiring June 30, 2017. Derek J. Mitchell, of Connecticut, to be Ambassador to the Union of Burma. (Prior to this action, Committee on Foreign Relations was discharged from further consideration.) Allison M. Macfarlane, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 2013. 1 Air Force nomination in the rank of general. 8 Coast Guard nominations in the rank of admiral. (Prior to this action, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration.) Routine lists in the Coast Guard, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Prior to this action, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation was discharged from further consideration.) Pages S4765-66, S4782 Messages from the House: Page S4771 Measures Referred: Page S4771 Measures Placed on the Calendar: Page S4771 Measures Read the First Time: Pages S4771, S4781 Executive Communications: Pages S4771-73 Executive Reports of Committees: Page S4773 Additional Cosponsors: Pages S4773-74

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Statements on Introduced Bills/Resolutions: Pages S4775-77 Additional Statements: Pages S4769-70 Amendments Submitted: Pages S4777-78 Notices of Hearings/Meetings: Page S4779 Authorities for Committees to Meet: Page S4779 Record Votes: Four record votes were taken today. (Total--172) Pages S4751-52, S4754-55, S4759 Adjournment: Senate convened at 10 a.m. and adjourned, pursuant to the provisions of S. Con. Res. 51, at 4:04 p.m., until 2 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2012. (For Senate's program, see the remarks of the Majority Leader in today's Record on page S4782.)

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Search Constitution pecnv.out TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 19 PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS 54-1901. Legislative intent — Definitions. (1) The legislature finds that it is in the best interests of the people of the state of Idaho to establish a process for licensure of public works contractors to be administered through the public works contractors license board. To assure that experienced and qualified contractors provide services to public entities in Idaho, the board is charged with licensing as provided in this chapter. Effective licensing procedures should assure that contractors of integrity provide work for which they have specific experience and expertise and that public facilities are constructed and rebuilt by efficient and cost-effective means. Licensing should also protect the public health and safety through judicious exercise of investigative, disciplinary and enforcement activities. (2)  For the interpretation of this chapter, unless the context indicates a different meaning: (a)  "Person" includes any individual, firm, copartnership, corporation, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, association or other organization, or any combination thereof acting as a unit. (b)  "Public works contractor," which term is synonymous with the term "builder," "subcontractor" and "specialty contractor," and in this chapter referred to as "contractor" or "licensee," includes any person who, in any capacity, undertakes, or offers to undertake, or purports to have the capacity to undertake any construction, repair or reconstruction of any public work, or submits a proposal to, or enters into a contract with, the state of Idaho, or any county, city, school district, sewer district, fire district, or any other taxing subdivision or district of any public or quasi-public corporation of the state, or with any agency, or with any other public board, body, commission, department or agency, or officer or representative thereof, authorized to let or award contracts for the construction, repair or reconstruction of any public work. (c)  "Public works construction" includes any or all of the following branches: (i)   Heavy construction, which is defined as constructing substantially in its entirety any fixed works and structures (not including "building construction"), without limitation, for any or all of the following divisions of subjects: irrigation, drainage, sanitation, sewage, water power, water supply, reservoirs, flood control, reclamation, inland waterways, railroads, grade separations, track elevation, elevated highways, hydroelectric developments, aqueducts, transmission lines, duct lines, pipelines, locks, dams, dikes, levees, revetments, channels, channel cutoffs, intakes, drainage, excavation and disposal of earth and rocks, foundations, piers, abutments, retaining walls, viaducts, shafts, tunnels, airports, air bases and airways, and other facilities incidental to the same; (ii)  Highway construction, which is defined as all work included in highway construction contracts, including, without limitation, highways, roads, streets, bridges, tunnels, sewer and street grading, street paving, curb setting, surfacing and other facilities incidental to any of the same; (iii) Building construction, which is defined as all work in connection with any structure now built, being built, or hereafter built, for the support, shelter and enclosure of persons, chattels, personal and movable property of any kind, requiring in its construction the use of more than two (2) unrelated building trades or crafts. (iv)  Specialty construction, which is defined as any work in connection with any public works construction, requiring special skill and the use of specially skilled trades or crafts. (d)  "Board" means the board created by this chapter under the name of "public works contractors license board." (e)  "Administrator" means the administrator of the division of occupational and professional licenses. (f)  "Year" means the fiscal year ending June 30, each year. (g)  "Federal aid funds" means a direct grant in aid, matching funds, or loan from an agency of the federal government and designated for a specific public works project. Revenue sharing funds, federal impact funds, timber stumpage fees, and similar indirect allowances and subsidies not designated for a specific public works project shall not be regarded as "federal aid funds" within the meaning of this section. (h)  "Government obligation" means a public debt obligation of the United States government or the state of Idaho and an obligation whose principal and interest is unconditionally guaranteed by the United States government or the state of Idaho. (i)  "Public entity" means the state of Idaho, or any county, city, school district, sewer district, fire district, or any other taxing subdivision or district of any public or quasi-public corporation of the state, or any agency thereof, or with any other public board, body, commission, department or agency, or officer or representative thereof. (j)  "Bid" or "bidder" means any proposal submitted by a public works contractor to a public entity in competitive bidding for the construction, alteration, repair or improvement of any public works construction. History: [54-1901, added 1941, ch. 115, sec. 1, p. 212; am. 1955, ch. 223, sec. 1, p. 480; am. 1982, ch. 140, sec. 1, p. 395; am. 1982, ch. 147, sec. 1, p. 409; am. 1986, ch. 67, sec. 1, p. 189; am. 1991, ch. 282, sec. 1, p. 727; am. 1999, ch. 201, sec. 1, p. 530; am. 2001, ch. 300, sec. 1, p. 1086; am. 2005, ch. 213, sec. 24, p. 658; am. 2023, ch. 15, sec. 45, p. 100.]

38-808 – Idaho State Legislature Senate Senate Leadership Senate Membership Senate Reading Calendars Senate Standing Committees Senate/Joint Rules Senate Staff Senate Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing House House Leadership House Membership House Reading Calendars House Standing Committees House/Joint Rules House Staff House Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing Committees Senate Standing Committees House Standing Committees Joint Standing Committees Interim Meetings Legislative Compensation Legislative Council Testiying Before Legislative Committees Legislators Senate Membership House Membership Who’s My Legislator? 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For the purposes of this section only, "forest products" means all products derived from trees including, but not limited to, saw logs, veneer logs, poles, cedar products, pulp logs, fence posts and every form into which a fallen tree may be cut before it is manufactured into lumber or run through a processing mill or cut into cordwood, stove wood or hewn ties. (c) "Log brand" means a unique symbol or mark placed on or in forest products for the purpose of identifying ownership. (2) Any owner of forest products in the state of Idaho may use thereon any log brand, which may be applied as a stamped symbol, log brand or affixed tag, not currently registered by any other person in the state; but before any such log brand shall be used, it shall be the duty of such owner intending to use the same to cause a diagram, and a full and complete written description of his log brand, signed by him, to be submitted on "Registration of Log Brands" forms to the office of the Idaho board of scaling practices, who shall record the same upon receipt of a payment of twenty-five dollars ($25.00), provided the log brand is different from any other log brand currently registered in that office. It shall be the duty of the person in charge of the Idaho board of scaling practices office to keep a record of all registered log brands, which record shall at all reasonable times be open to public inspection. (3) All applications for log brands and/or renewals shall be submitted to and approved by the Idaho board of scaling practices prior to use. Such application shall be made on duplicate log brand registration forms and shall include a diagram or an impression of the log brand stamped on the form, a written description of the log brand and be signed by the person or the agent of the person. The Idaho board of scaling practices may refuse to approve any log brand which is identical to or closely resembles a currently registered log brand. If approval is denied, the applicant will select another log brand. No person shall brand any prize log. (4) The expiration date for all log brands registered prior to January 1, 1981, shall be February 28, 1994; the expiration date for all log brands registered from January 1, 1981, through December 31, 1985, shall be February 28, 1995; the expiration date for all log brands registered from January 1, 1986 through December 31, 1989, shall be February 28, 1996; the expiration date for all log brands registered from January 1, 1990, through December 31, 1992, shall be February 28, 1997. Beginning January 1, 1993, renewals or newly approved registrations shall expire on February 28, five (5) years after the year of registration or renewal. Notification of expiration will be sent during the month of September of the year preceding the expiration date. A renewal fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged each time a log brand is renewed by the same person. (5) To assign ownership of a currently registered log brand, the current registered owner of the log brand shall file with the Idaho board of scaling practices a signed and duly notarized instrument on forms provided by the board. Such forms shall specify the effective date of transfer, the assignee and the log brand to be assigned. A fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged for each transfer. The transferred log brand will be issued a new registration number and shall expire February 28, five (5) years after the year of the transfer. Any failure to renew a log brand as required by law shall be deemed an abandonment of same. Abandoned or canceled log brands shall not be reissued for a period of one (1) year unless the Idaho board of scaling practices so authorizes for cause. Any other person may be at liberty to adopt or use the abandoned log brand; but the other person shall not claim or use it until after it has been registered in the other person’s own name as provided by this section. (6) Failure to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed a violation of the log brand law. Upon request of the Idaho board of scaling practices or its chairperson, it shall be the duty of the attorney general to institute and prosecute civil enforcement actions. In addition, when deemed by the board to be necessary, the board may retain private counsel to institute and prosecute civil enforcement actions. Any person who has been determined to have violated the provisions of this chapter shall be liable for any expense, including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred by the state in enforcing the provisions of this chapter. Any violation of this section shall be deemed a misdemeanor and any person, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). History: [38-808, added 1973, ch. 198, sec. 1, p. 449; am. 1993, ch. 92, sec. 1, p. 219; am. 1995, ch. 177, sec. 1, p. 660; am. 2008, ch. 200, sec. 2, p. 646.] How current is this law?

38-708 – Idaho State Legislature Senate Senate Leadership Senate Membership Senate Reading Calendars Senate Standing Committees Senate/Joint Rules Senate Staff Senate Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing House House Leadership House Membership House Reading Calendars House Standing Committees House/Joint Rules House Staff House Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing Committees Senate Standing Committees House Standing Committees Joint Standing Committees Interim Meetings Legislative Compensation Legislative Council Testiying Before Legislative Committees Legislators Senate Membership House Membership Who’s My Legislator? Contacting Legislators Laws/Rules Idaho Statutes Idaho Constitution Idaho Session Laws Administrative Rules Senate Rules House Rules Joint Senate and House Rules Legislative Sessions Live Audio/Video Streaming Home Idaho Laws & Rules Idaho Statutes Title 38 Chapter 7 Section 38-708 Print Friendly Idaho Statutes Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session. pecnv.out TITLE 38 FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS CHAPTER 7 FOREST, WILDLIFE AND RANGE EXPERIMENT STATION 38-708. Seeds and nursery stock for special plantings — Investigation and experimentation. The forest, wildlife and range experiment station is authorized to investigate possibilities and experiment with seeds, nursery stock and otherwise, independently and through cooperation with the agricultural experiment station, the various county agents of the state of Idaho, the federal government by means of the Clarke-McNary Nursery, and with private land owners, in the experimental production of suitable planting stock with the specific purposes in mind of developing suitable tree species for farm wood production, for protection of farmstead buildings, and general windbreak and shelterbelt plantings, and for dry land plantings. History: [38-708, added 1939, ch. 259, sec. 8, p. 643.] How current is this law?

38-706 – Idaho State Legislature Senate Senate Leadership Senate Membership Senate Reading Calendars Senate Standing Committees Senate/Joint Rules Senate Staff Senate Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing House House Leadership House Membership House Reading Calendars House Standing Committees House/Joint Rules House Staff House Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing Committees Senate Standing Committees House Standing Committees Joint Standing Committees Interim Meetings Legislative Compensation Legislative Council Testiying Before Legislative Committees Legislators Senate Membership House Membership Who’s My Legislator? Contacting Legislators Laws/Rules Idaho Statutes Idaho Constitution Idaho Session Laws Administrative Rules Senate Rules House Rules Joint Senate and House Rules Legislative Sessions Live Audio/Video Streaming Home Idaho Laws & Rules Idaho Statutes Title 38 Chapter 7 Section 38-706 Print Friendly Idaho Statutes Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session. pecnv.out TITLE 38 FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS CHAPTER 7 FOREST, WILDLIFE AND RANGE EXPERIMENT STATION 38-706. Forest and timber growing problems — Investigation and research. Within the state of Idaho, the forest, wildlife and range experiment station is authorized to investigate and conduct research into the various problems incident to the production of timber either by natural or artificial means, its protection against fire, disease and insects, or any other influences tending to kill or destroy mature or immature forest trees, and the problems of management of forest or wild land to the end that the state and its citizens may derive the greatest benefits both economic and social that flow from such production, protection and management. History: [38-706, added 1939, ch. 259, sec. 6, p. 643.] How current is this law?

38-1703 – Idaho State Legislature Senate Senate Leadership Senate Membership Senate Reading Calendars Senate Standing Committees Senate/Joint Rules Senate Staff Senate Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing House House Leadership House Membership House Reading Calendars House Standing Committees House/Joint Rules House Staff House Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing Committees Senate Standing Committees House Standing Committees Joint Standing Committees Interim Meetings Legislative Compensation Legislative Council Testiying Before Legislative Committees Legislators Senate Membership House Membership Who’s My Legislator? Contacting Legislators Laws/Rules Idaho Statutes Idaho Constitution Idaho Session Laws Administrative Rules Senate Rules House Rules Joint Senate and House Rules Legislative Sessions Live Audio/Video Streaming Home Idaho Laws & Rules Idaho Statutes Title 38 Chapter 17 Section 38-1703 Print Friendly Idaho Statutes Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session. pecnv.out TITLE 38 FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS CHAPTER 17 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATIONAL FORESTS 38-1703. duties — authority. To implement the policy of section 38-1702 , Idaho Code, the Idaho department of lands: (1) Shall support sustainable forest management practices, including forest restoration, on national forests in Idaho consistent with all applicable laws and administrative requirements; (2) Shall provide technical information and educational assistance to nonindustrial private forest landowners; (3) Shall promote forest management activities within and adjacent to the wildland-urban interface and promote the implementation of community wildfire protection plans; (4) Shall promote a viable forest and wood products industry and other businesses and individual activities that rely on public forest lands; (5) Shall represent the state’s interest in the federal forest management planning and policy process, including establishing cooperative agency status and coordination with federal agencies; (6) Shall actively participate in the good neighbor authority policy that allows the secretary of the interior or the secretary of agriculture to enter into a cooperative agreement or contract that authorizes the governor to provide watershed restoration and protection services on federal land. Watershed restoration and protection services included in the good neighbor policy shall include the authority to: (a) Treat insect-infested trees; (b) Reduce hazardous fuels; and (c) Conduct any other activities to restore or improve forest, rangeland, and watershed health, including fish and wildlife habitat. (7) May assist local governmental entities in establishing cooperative agency status and coordination with federal agencies; (8) Has the authority to intervene in litigation or appeals on federal forest management projects; and (9) Has the authority to enter into agreements with federal agencies to participate in forest management activities on federal lands. History: [38-1703, added 2024, ch. 243, sec. 1, p. 864.] How current is this law?

38-1502 – Idaho State Legislature Senate Senate Leadership Senate Membership Senate Reading Calendars Senate Standing Committees Senate/Joint Rules Senate Staff Senate Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing House House Leadership House Membership House Reading Calendars House Standing Committees House/Joint Rules House Staff House Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing Committees Senate Standing Committees House Standing Committees Joint Standing Committees Interim Meetings Legislative Compensation Legislative Council Testiying Before Legislative Committees Legislators Senate Membership House Membership Who’s My Legislator? Contacting Legislators Laws/Rules Idaho Statutes Idaho Constitution Idaho Session Laws Administrative Rules Senate Rules House Rules Joint Senate and House Rules Legislative Sessions Live Audio/Video Streaming Home Idaho Laws & Rules Idaho Statutes Title 38 Chapter 15 Section 38-1502 Print Friendly Idaho Statutes Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session. pecnv.out TITLE 38 FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS CHAPTER 15 IDAHO FOREST PRODUCTS COMMISSION 38-1502. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Assessment year" means January 1 through December 31 of any calendar year in which the commission levies an assessment. (2) "Base year" means the calendar year immediately preceding the assessment year. (3) "Business entity" means a person, firm, partnership, corporation, association, trust or other recognized legal entity. (4) "Commission" means the Idaho forest products commission created by section 38-1503 , Idaho Code. (5) "Financial supporter" means entities who have paid assessments pursuant to this chapter. (6) "Forest lands" means federal, state and private land growing forest tree species which are, or could be at maturity, capable of furnishing raw material used in the manufacture of lumber or other forest products. The term includes federal, state and private land from which forest tree species have been removed but have not yet been restocked, but it does not include land affirmatively converted to uses other than the growing of forest tree species. (7) "Forest product manufacturer" means a business entity that engages in the processing, cutting, fabricating or other process which converts timber, chips, sawdust or shavings into lumber, paper, plywood, particle board or other usable products for sale in commerce, provided, however, as used in this chapter, forest products manufacturers shall not include the following business entities engaged in: (a) The production of fence or corral posts or rails; (b) Producing shingles or shakes; (c) Producing firewood or pellets for energy; or (d) Producing logs which have been shaped or scribed and used in the construction of log structures. (8) "Hog fuel" means wood or wood scraps that have been shredded or pulverized and used by forest product manufacturers to generate energy. (9) "Private forest lands" means forest lands not owned by the federal government, state government, an Indian tribe or a political subdivision of the state. History: [38-1502, added 1992, ch. 163, sec. 1, p. 519; am. 1997, ch. 260, sec. 1, p. 743; am. 2003, ch. 101, sec. 1, p. 320.] How current is this law?

38-1402 – Idaho State Legislature Senate Senate Leadership Senate Membership Senate Reading Calendars Senate Standing Committees Senate/Joint Rules Senate Staff Senate Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing House House Leadership House Membership House Reading Calendars House Standing Committees House/Joint Rules House Staff House Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing Committees Senate Standing Committees House Standing Committees Joint Standing Committees Interim Meetings Legislative Compensation Legislative Council Testiying Before Legislative Committees Legislators Senate Membership House Membership Who’s My Legislator? Contacting Legislators Laws/Rules Idaho Statutes Idaho Constitution Idaho Session Laws Administrative Rules Senate Rules House Rules Joint Senate and House Rules Legislative Sessions Live Audio/Video Streaming Home Idaho Laws & Rules Idaho Statutes Title 38 Chapter 14 Section 38-1402 Print Friendly Idaho Statutes Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session. pecnv.out TITLE 38 FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS CHAPTER 14 RIGHT TO CONDUCT FOREST PRACTICES 38-1402. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Forest land" means state and private land growing forest tree species which are, or could be at maturity, capable of furnishing raw material used in the manufacture of lumber or other forest products. The term includes state and private land from which forest tree species have been removed but have not yet been restocked, but it does not include land affirmatively converted to uses other than the growing of forest tree species. (2) "Forest practice" means: (a) The harvesting of forest tree species; (b) Road construction associated with harvesting of forest tree species; (c) Reforestation; (d) Use of chemicals or fertilizers for the purpose of growing or managing forest tree species; or (e) The management of slashings resulting from harvest, management or improvement of forest tree species. (3) "Improper or negligent operation" means that the forest practice is not undertaken in conformity with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and adversely affects the public health and safety. History: [38-1402, added 1989, ch. 226, sec. 1, p. 542.] How current is this law?

38-1309 – Idaho State Legislature Senate Senate Leadership Senate Membership Senate Reading Calendars Senate Standing Committees Senate/Joint Rules Senate Staff Senate Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing House House Leadership House Membership House Reading Calendars House Standing Committees House/Joint Rules House Staff House Page Program Session Job Opportunities Legislative Housing Committees Senate Standing Committees House Standing Committees Joint Standing Committees Interim Meetings Legislative Compensation Legislative Council Testiying Before Legislative Committees Legislators Senate Membership House Membership Who’s My Legislator? Contacting Legislators Laws/Rules Idaho Statutes Idaho Constitution Idaho Session Laws Administrative Rules Senate Rules House Rules Joint Senate and House Rules Legislative Sessions Live Audio/Video Streaming Home Idaho Laws & Rules Idaho Statutes Title 38 Chapter 13 Section 38-1309 Print Friendly Idaho Statutes Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session. pecnv.out TITLE 38 FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS CHAPTER 13 FOREST PRACTICES ACT 38-1309. Duty of purchaser. The initial purchaser of forest tree species which have been harvested from forest lands shall before making such purchase or contract to purchase, or accepting delivery of the same, must receive and keep on file a copy of the notice required by section 38-1306 , Idaho Code, relating to the harvesting practice for which the forest tree species are being acquired by the initial purchaser. Such notice shall be available for inspection upon request by the department at all reasonable times. History: [38-1309, added 1974, ch. 197, sec. 9, p. 1506.] How current is this law?

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Contacting Legislators Laws/Rules Idaho Statutes Idaho Constitution Idaho Session Laws Administrative Rules Senate Rules House Rules Joint Senate and House Rules Legislative Sessions Live Audio/Video Streaming Home Idaho Laws & Rules Idaho Statutes Title 38 Chapter 13 Section 38-1306 Print Friendly Idaho Statutes Idaho Statutes are updated to the website July 1 following the legislative session. pecnv.out TITLE 38 FORESTRY, FOREST PRODUCTS AND STUMPAGE DISTRICTS CHAPTER 13 FOREST PRACTICES ACT 38-1306. Notification of forest practice. (1) Before commencing a forest practice, the department shall be notified as required in subsection (2) of this section. The notice shall be given by the operator; however, the timber owner or landowner satisfies the responsibility of the operator under this subsection. When more than one (1) forest practice is to be conducted in relation to harvesting of forest tree species, one (1) notice including each forest practice to be conducted shall be filed with the department. A woodland management plan prepared by the woodland foresters of the department or approved by the board of supervisors of a soil conservation district shall constitute suitable notification of a forest practice when filed with the department, provided the woodland management plan contains the information required in subsection (2) of this section. (2) The notification required in subsection (1) of this section shall be on forms prescribed and provided by the department and shall include the name and address of the operator, timber owner, and landowner, the legal description of the area in which the forest practice is to be conducted, and other information the department considers necessary for the administration of the rules adopted by the board under section 38-1304 , Idaho Code. (3) All notifications must be formally accepted by the department before any forest practice may begin. (4) The initial purchaser of ties, logs, posts, cordwood, pulpwood and other similar forest products which have been cut from lands within the state of Idaho shall make no such purchase from anyone not having a proper acceptance of forest practice notice. (5) Promptly upon formal acceptance of the notice, but not more than fifteen (15) days from formal acceptance of the notice, the department shall mail a copy of the notice to whichever of the operator, timber owner, or landowner that did not submit the notification. The department shall make available to the operator, the timber owner, and landowner a copy of the rules. (6) An operator, timber owner, or landowner, whichever filed the original notification, shall notify the department of any subsequent change in the information contained in the notification within thirty (30) days of the change. Promptly upon receipt of notice of change, but not to exceed fifteen (15) days from receipt of notice, the department shall mail a copy of the notice to whichever of the operator, timber owner, or landowner that did not submit the notice of change. (7) The notification is valid for the same period as set forth in the certificate of compliance under section 38-122 , Idaho Code. At the expiration of the notification, if the forest practice is continuing, the notification shall be renewed using the same procedures provided for in this section. (8) If the notification required by subsection (1) of this section indicates that at the expiration of the notification that the forest practice will be continuing, the operator, timber owner, or landowner, at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the notification, shall notify the department and obtain a renewal of the notification. Promptly upon receipt of the request for renewal, but not to exceed fifteen (15) days from receipt of the request, the department shall mail a copy of the renewed notification to whichever of the operator, timber owner, or landowner that did not submit the request for renewal. (9) The department shall not accept a new forest practices notification from any operator having an outstanding notice of violation until the repairs specified pursuant to section 38-1307 (2)(a), Idaho Code, have been completed to the satisfaction of the department. History: [38-1306, added 1974, ch. 197, sec. 6, p. 1506; am. 1986, ch. 241, sec. 1, p. 654; am. 1989, ch. 154, sec. 4, p. 369; am. 1990, ch. 125, sec. 1, p. 295; am. 1993, ch. 216, sec. 22, p. 604; am. 1995, ch. 281, sec. 1, p. 941; am. 1995, ch. 352, sec. 4, p. 1180; am. 2007, ch. 90, sec. 18, p. 255.] How current is this law?