Committees

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The Natural Resources Committee is responsible for processing legislation involving the following subject areas:  •  ground and surface water •  water rights •  water wells •  irrigation; districts •  flood control •  drainage •  Department of Natural Resources •  public power •  Public Power Districts •  Power Review Board •  other utilities; electric co-ops •  oil and gas •  Natural Resources Districts; Natural Resources Commission •  environment •  hazardous waste; underground storage; oils and fuels; combustibles •  litter reduction; recycling; drink containers •  Department of Environmental Quality; Environmental Quality Council •  pollution; groundwater; Environmental Protection Act; chemigation •  air pollution •  energy; Energy Office •  recreation areas •  hunting; fishing; trapping; game farming •  Game and Parks Commission •  parks, recreation areas; recreation roads •  endangered species; wildlife damage (compensation for) •  boating •  Ethanol Authority and Development Act – petroleum products During session, the Natural Resources Committee meets on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Room 1525 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.