2009 Committees

Agriculture and Natural Resources
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.

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.

Higher Education
The House Higher Education Committee considers issues relating to the state's public and independent baccalaureate colleges and universities, public community and technical colleges, and private career schools. Issues include governance and coordination of higher education, financial aid, tuition, distance learning, and the licensing of private colleges and career schools.

 

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