Denali Commission Reauthorization Act of 2012
Latest action · Sep 20, 2012 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedSep 20, 2012
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Denali Commission Reauthorization Act of 2012 - Amends the Denali Commission Act of 1998 (the Act) to revise requirements concerning the composition of the membership of the Denali Commission. Appoints Commission members to four-year terms.
Directs the Commission, in carrying out construction projects or activities under the Act, to require a cost share of: (1) up to 50% of the total cost of the project or activity; or (2) up to 20% of the total cost of a project or activity carried out in a distressed community. Exempts preconstruction procedures from such cost share requirements.
Requires the Commission to seek comments from rural Alaska communities and other stakeholder groups regarding rural development needs.
Rewrites the duties of the Commission. Instructs Commission members to: (1) advise the Commission regarding coordinated infrastructure planning among and for rural Alaskan communities, the state of Alaska, federal agencies, and other governmental and nongovernmental entities; (2) annually establish a list of priorities of the Commission for such communities; and (3) review ongoing and completed Commission-funded projects and programs. Makes the Cochairperson responsible for Commission operational matters, including budgetary matters.
Revises requirements regarding demonstration health projects. Authorizes appropriations.
Rewrites provisions concerning the powers of the Commission.
Requires the Commission to use the services of the Inspector General of the Department of Commerce.
Makes permanent the authorization of appropriations for the Commission to carry out the Act.
Repeals provisions regarding: (1) the exemption of the Commission from the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and (2) the Economic Development Committee.
Requires the federal Cochairperson to establish a Budget Committee to serve the Commission.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 20, 2012.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Original | Sep 20, 2012 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 20, 2012Introduced in Senate
- Sep 20, 2012Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 6478 | Denali Commission Reauthorization Act of 2012 | Identical bill | Sep 21, 2012 |
Subjects
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Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Sep 20, 2012Introduced in Senate
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