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Committee backs Michael Lyden for Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

Senate Resources & Environment Committee · February 25, 2026
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Summary

The Senate Resources & Environment Committee voted to recommend confirmation of Michael Lyden of Post Falls to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission by voice vote; the motion was made by Senator Okuniewicz and seconded by Senator Cook.

The Senate Resources & Environment Committee voted to send the gubernatorial appointment of Michael Lyden of Post Falls to the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission to the full Senate with a recommendation for confirmation. Senator Okuniewicz moved the recommendation and Senator Cook seconded; the motion carried by voice vote.

The committee minutes record no roll-call tally or discussion of qualifications. The committee convened at 1:31 p.m. and took the appointment vote as one of its early items of business. No opposition or separate testimony regarding Lyden is noted in the minutes.