2008 Committees

Agriculture and Natural Resources (Chair)
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee considers issues relating to agricultural production, marketing, and sales, water, fisheries and wildlife, forest practices and forest fire protection, mining, parks and recreation, and various environmental laws not under the purview of another committee. The committee also considers the management of certain state-owned lands, including state forest lands, aquatic lands, and preserves and conservation areas.

Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government & Audit Review
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government and Audit Review considers issues relating to funding of general government programs and agencies and makes funding recommendations to the Appropriations Committee. The subcommittee also reviews fiscal and performance audits of state programs and agencies and makes recommendations to the Appropriations Committee for actions related to audit findings.

Capital Budget
The House Capital Budget Committee considers the state capital budget which approves money for the construction and repair of public buildings and for other long-term investments, such as land acquisitions and transfers. The capital budget also includes state money that is either given or lent to local governments or nonprofit organizations for infrastructure, housing, and cultural and heritage facilities. The committee also considers legislation that authorizes state debt and legislation that affects state buildings and land.

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