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Senate committee extends Natural Resources Operations sunset to 2029 to keep mining permitting funded
Summary
Senate Finance and Claims advanced SB 71, which extends the Natural Resources Operations account sunset through fiscal 2029 to continue funding DEQ mining permitting and related DNRC programs while new mining fees are evaluated.
Senator Josh Kasmier introduced Senate Bill 71 to extend the sunset date for funding the Natural Resources Operations (NRO) account through fiscal year 2029 so the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and other agencies can continue mining permitting and oversight. Sponsor Kasmier said the extension is a short-term measure aimed at preserving program continuity while policy changes are finalized.
Sonya Nowakowski, director of the Department of…
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