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Senate Natural Resources committee advances a package of bills; voice votes move measures to floor
Summary
The Senate Natural Resources Committee voted to advance multiple House and Senate bills by voice vote, including measures on dams, mining funds, water infrastructure and petroleum cleanup reimbursement; most passed without extended debate and sponsors were identified to carry bills to the floor.
The Senate Natural Resources Committee advanced a package of bills Tuesday, voting to give "do pass" recommendations to measures on dams, mining funds, water infrastructure, petroleum cleanup reimbursement and other natural-resources items.
Committee members used voice votes for most measures. Many bills drew little debate and passed with committee members naming floor carriers to carry the legislation. Several senators registered their votes by proxy and committee members identified sponsors or volunteers to present the bills on the Senate floor.
Key actions included: Senator Cuff moving the committee recommendation to "do pass" on House Bill 48 (a dam-related bill), House…
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