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H.R.3706: To create the Office of Chief Financial Officer of the Government of the Virgin Islands, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Dec. 16, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 2, 2012
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Requires the Governor of the Virgin Islands to appoint a Chief Financial Officer, with the advice and consent of the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, from a list required by this Act. States that if: (1) the Legislature has not confirmed a nominee within 90 days of receiving such list the Governor shall appoint a Chief Financial Officer on an acting basis until the Legislature consents to a Chief Financial Officer, (2) a Chief Financial...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, Oceans, and Insular Affairs Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 112-600.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 435.
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Mr. Lamborn moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3706.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Lamborn objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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| Dec. 16, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Donna M.C. Christensen (D-Virgin Islands) |