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ID SJM106
JM
Status
3/3/2016
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Urges the United States Department of State to continue the Columbia River Treaty, which was signed in 1961 and implemented in 1964 between the United States and Canada
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Requests that the Department of State consult with British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana) regarding any review or negotiations related to the treaty
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Recognizes that the treaty provides mutual benefits to both nations through flood control and increased hydropower generation
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Directs the Idaho Senate Secretary to transmit copies of this memorial to Congress, Idaho's congressional delegation, and relevant federal agencies including the Bonneville Power Administration and United States Army Corps of Engineers
Legislative Description
Stating findings of the Legislature and urging the United States Department of State to continue the Columbia River Treaty, to consult with British Columbia and the states of the pacific northwest regarding any review of the treaty, and to receive and consider input from British Columbia and the states of the pacific northwest regarding any negotiations with respect to the treaty.
COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to State Affairs Committee
3/17/2016