The House Committee on Natural Resources

82nd Legislature

June 27, 2012

9:00 a.m.

E1.030

Pursuant to a notice posted on June 6, 2012, the House Committee on Natural Resources met in a joint public hearing with the House Committee on Energy Resources and was called to order by the chair, Representative Ritter, at 9:07 a.m.

The initial quorum call for Natural Resources was answered as follows: Representatives Ritter; King, Tracy O.; Beck; Creighton; Keffer; Larson; and Price.

A quorum was present.

The initial quorum call for Energy Resources was answered as follows:  Representatives Keffer; Crownover; Carter; Howard, Charlie; Lozano; and Sheffield.

A quorum was present.

INTERIM CHARGE NUMBER 2

The chair laid out Interim Charge Number 2 which states, “Examine the interplay of water and energy resources and needs in the state.  Study the economic, environmental, and social impacts of water use in energy production and exploration, including the impacts of this use on regional and state water planning.  Determine the current and likely future water needs of power generation and energy production, and evaluate options to develop new or alternative supplies. Include an evaluation of current issues involving water use for oil and gas production and related water quality issues.”

(Chair recognized Representative Howard present for discussion by permission of the chair.)

(Chair recognized Representative Taylor, Van present for discussion by permission of the chair.)

(Chair recognized Representative Workman present for discussion by permission of the chair.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Martinez Fischer for Natural Resources now present.)

(Representative Miller, Doug for Natural Resources now present.)

(Chair recognized Representative Callegari present for discussion by permission of the chair.)

(Chair recognized Representative Darby present for discussion by permission of the chair.)

(Representative Davis, John for Energy Resources now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

(Representative Strama for Energy Resources now present.)

Testimony taken/registration recorded.  (See attached witness list.)

At 5:39 p.m., on the motion of Representative Ritter and without objection, the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the chair.

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Rep. Ritter, Chair

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Elizabeth Fazio, Clerk